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When it comes to delightful appetizers or satisfying main dishes, Mini Chicken Ranch Tater Cups are hard to beat. These bite-sized wonders combine the comforting flavors of ranch and chicken with the crispy texture of tater tots, making them a hit at any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a casual family dinner or throwing a festive party, these tater cups are sure to impress your guests with their mouthwatering flavors and fun presentation.

Mini Chicken Ranch Tater Cups

Discover the deliciousness of Mini Chicken Ranch Tater Cups, the perfect appetizer or main dish for any occasion. These crispy tater cups are filled with tender shredded chicken, flavorful ranch dressing, and gooey cheese, creating a delightful bite-sized treat. Easy to prepare and customizable, they are ideal for family gatherings or game day snacks. Enjoy the fun of cooking with loved ones as you whip up these crowd-pleasing tater cups!
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Ingredients
  

2 cups frozen tater tots

1 cup cooked, shredded chicken breast

1/2 cup ranch dressing

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup diced green onions

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking spray

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

    Prepare the Tater Tots: In a large bowl, mix the frozen tater tots with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Optionally, let them thaw slightly to make them easier to mold.

      Form Tater Cups: Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray. Take a small handful of tater tots and press them into the bottom and sides of each muffin cup to form small bowls. Make sure they're packed tightly.

        Bake Tater Cups: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until the tater cups are golden and crispy.

          Mix Chicken Filling: While the tater cups are baking, in a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ranch dressing, half of the diced green onions, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well to combine.

            Fill Tater Cups: Once the tater cups are done baking, remove from oven. Carefully add a generous scoop of the chicken mixture into each tater cup.

              Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top of the filled tater cups.

                Final Bake: Return the muffin tin to the oven for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

                  Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining diced green onions on top. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes before carefully removing the tater cups from the muffin tin.

                    Enjoy: Serve warm as a delightful appetizer or a fun meal!

                      Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Servings: 12 mini cups