![]() So be sure to grab some masking tape and, using a permanent marker, write out what the casserole is and when you made it. Label: If you have more than one meal frozen, you might find you’ve totally forgotten what that one dish under the frozen hamburger is. Then lift the foil out of the baking dish, wrap your casserole in foil or plastic wrap, and ta-da! One frozen casserole, one freed baking dish. Let it cool, seal it up however you need, and freeze until solid. Or remove it! If you want to reuse your baking dish but want to keep the casserole frozen, simply line the baking dish with foil before you assemble and bake it. Otherwise, moisture will creep into your dish and cause that meal-ruining freezer burn. If not, grab some plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or Press-and-Seal wrap to make sure you get a good, airtight seal. ![]() Seal your dish: If you have a casserole dish that comes with a lid, great! You’re one step ahead. Can You Freeze This?Ībsolutely! But to store a casserole the best way possible, you’ll need to follow a few simple steps: But! Storing casseroles properly is the make-or-break difference between that being a dream or a nightmare. One of my ultimate homemaker dreams is to have a freezer dedicated to stored casseroles. Also be sure to check the ingredients on your tater tots - some come with a coating that is not gluten-free friendly! Storing Tips Be more diligent than I was - watch your timers!ĭiet-friendliness: Want to make Chicken Tater Tot Casserole gluten-free? Nix the cream of chicken soup in favor of equal parts sour cream and cream cheese diluted with milk. My casserole wasn’t inedible, but it definitely missed out on that depth of crispiness that baking uncovered would have given it. ![]() I’ll admit, there are times when I’ve forgotten to uncover for that final stretch. But be careful about properly draining the veggies - too much extra water will make your casserole soggy.Ĭheck that Time: The oven baking instructions follow the familiar casserole structure: bake covered at first, then uncovered to finish it off. Voracious for Veggies: I like to think of myself as a Vegetable Ninja - if I can sneak veggies into a dish, you better believe I will! For this dish, I love serving fresh salads or sauteed veggies on the side, but I’ve found adding some chopped broccoli, diced carrots, or sliced onions to Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is a great way to bring a bright boost. Have some leftover BBQ chicken? Bought a rotisserie chicken on sale? Even have some frozen chicken nuggets? Have some fun with the type of chicken you use! Ingredient NotesĬhicken: The only specification in the below recipe is that the chicken you add to the casserole be fully cooked (do NOT add raw chicken - the oven baking time won’t fully cook it!). Fear not, friends! I’ve covered all of your casserole Concerns below. This cheesy chicken casserole is wonderfully versatile and packs an ooey, gooey creamy punch –– but casseroles can be a bit finicky if not handled properly. Switch it up! Almost every element is changeable.But when I serve Chicken Tater Tot Casserole, you know what I hear? The sweet sound of satisfied silence. Most nights, I feel like I’m cooking for a bunch of tiny restaurant critics. Let’s face it: crowd-pleasing meals are in short supply. Top with lots of freshly chopped chives.What I Love About Chicken Tater Tot Casserole Recipe ![]() In a large bowl combine the first 6 ingredients. Doesn’t that sound delicious? Once she told me about it, I added it to our menu for the week and buddy, did we clean out that pan last night! Uncle Bee had THIRDS! This stuff is DANGEROUS!Ĭhicken, Bacon & Ranch Hash-Brown Casserole ( adapted recipe source)Ģ cups cooked chicken, shredded or choppedġ package oscar meyer real bacon pieces As most of you already know, I am a HUGE fan of Plain Chicken’s site! Her’s was one of the first blogs I start reading and still one of my favorites today! Her ‘crack’ recipes (think bacon, cheese & ranch) are some of her most popular and some of my family’s personal favorites as well! Last week, my sister made her Cracked Out Tater Tot Casserole but added chicken and subbed the Tater Tots for hash-browns.
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