Chicken Bacon Crunch (Printable Version)
Tater tots, chicken, crispy bacon, and cheese come together in a creamy, crunchy bake for the ultimate comfort meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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900 grams frozen tater tots
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4 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
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6 bacon strips, crispy and chopped
→ Sauce Components
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45 grams butter
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2 tablespoons plain flour
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240 millilitres whole milk
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120 millilitres ranch sauce
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Salt, add as much as you like
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Cracked black pepper, use to your taste
→ Cheese
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150 grams grated mild cheddar
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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When it’s finished, let everything rest for a few minutes. This helps it set a bit before you dig in.
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Slide your dish into the oven. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Pull it out when the top’s golden and the cheese is all bubbly.
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Grease a 23x33-centimetre baking pan. Cover the bottom with frozen tots. Spoon the chicken mix on top then add a layer of the rest of the cheddar.
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Toss together the bacon pieces, chicken shreds, and half your grated cheddar in a big bowl. Pour in the ranch sauce and stir it around so it’s all coated.
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Heat butter in a pan over medium. Once melted, stir in the flour until smooth. Slowly add in the milk, keep whisking until it starts to thicken. Pour in ranch, season it up with salt and some pepper. Take it off the heat.
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Fry your bacon till it’s super crisp. Move it to paper towels and chop it once cool.
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Set oven to 190°C so it’s nice and hot before you start layering.
# Additional Notes:
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Crispier bacon makes everything better, so don’t skimp on frying it well. You can use tater tots straight from the freezer—no need to defrost.