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Jalapeño Popper Casserole

A bold, cheesy comfort casserole loaded with crispy tater tots, shredded chicken, smoky bacon, and spicy jalapeños. Inspired by classic jalapeño poppers, this baked dish is rich, satisfying, and perfect for feeding a crowd.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Casserole, Comfort Food, Family Favorites, Game Day, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb tater tots
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cooked and shredded
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 lb bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups Mexican blend cheese shredded
  • 6 green onions chopped
  • 6 jalapeño peppers deseeded and finely chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Spread tater tots evenly in the bottom of the dish and bake for 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, cook bacon until crispy and crumble. In a large bowl, mix sour cream, 3/4 of the bacon, 1 1/2 cups cheese, half the green onions, and jalapeños.
  4. Fold shredded chicken into the mixture until evenly combined.
  5. Spread the mixture over the partially baked tater tots. Top with remaining cheese, bacon, and green onions.
  6. Return to oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and golden on top.

Notes

Adjust spice by reducing jalapeños or leaving some seeds in for heat. Serve with ranch or sour cream for dipping.