Bacon Chicken Crunch (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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6 bacon slices, cooked and chopped
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4 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
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900 grams frozen tater tots
→ Sauce Components
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Pinch of salt, as needed
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Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
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120 millilitres ranch dressing
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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240 millilitres whole milk
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45 grams butter
→ Cheese
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150 grams mild cheddar, shredded
# How to Make It:
01 -
Once you take it out, hang tight for a few minutes so everything settles, then grab a fork.
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Slide the whole dish into the oven. Give it 30 to 35 minutes till the top is gooey and golden, with the sauce bubbling at the edges.
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Grease a 23x33cm dish quick. Layer in those tater tots first. Spread the chicken mixture over, and sprinkle the rest of the cheddar all across.
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Toss the pulled chicken, half your cheddar, and crispy bacon in a big bowl. Pour in your sauce, then stir so it's all evenly mixed.
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Drop butter into a saucepan on medium heat. After it's melted, shake in the flour and whisk until smooth. Gently pour in milk a bit at a time, whisking so you don’t get lumps. Let it thicken a little, add ranch, salt, and pepper, then remove from heat.
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Throw bacon into a heated pan and fry till it’s nice and crunchy, then chop it up after draining on a paper towel.
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Rip your cooked chicken into bits and set it aside for later.
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Switch on your oven and set it to 190°C to get things ready.
# Additional Tips:
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Crispier bacon makes the whole thing better. You can skip thawing tater tots—just line them up straight from the freezer.