🌵🍲 Chili Champions & Backyard Cooks 🍲🌵🌞 Chuckwagon Recipe of the Day – Thursday, June 25, 2026 🌞🔥 Cowboy Campfire Loaded BBQ Chicken Tater Tot Bake 🔥

🔥 Cowboy Campfire Loaded BBQ Chicken Tater Tot Bake 🔥

Good morning, folks! 🤠

Today's chuckwagon favorite is a fun, hearty, and downright delicious casserole that's loaded with smoky BBQ flavor, crispy tater tots, bacon, and plenty of cheese!

This easy one-pan supper is perfect for busy summer nights and is guaranteed to become a family favorite.

🍗🥓🥔🧀 Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded

• 1 cup BBQ sauce

• 1 small onion, diced

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ cup mozzarella cheese

• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

• 1 bag frozen tater tots

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

🔥 Chuckwagon Cooking Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F.

2️⃣ In a large bowl, combine chicken, BBQ sauce, onion, sour cream, garlic powder, black pepper, and half the bacon.

3️⃣ Spread the mixture into a greased cast iron skillet or casserole dish.

4️⃣ Sprinkle with half of the cheese.

5️⃣ Arrange frozen tater tots evenly over the top.

6️⃣ Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the tater tots are golden brown.

7️⃣ Top with the remaining cheeses and bacon.

8️⃣ Return to the oven for another 5–10 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

🥄 Chuckwagon Serving Tip

Serve with:

• Baked beans 🫘

• Coleslaw 🥗

• Corn on the cob 🌽

• Sweet tea 🍹

⭐ Campfire Tip

For extra smoky flavor, use hickory or mesquite BBQ sauce and cook in a Dutch oven over hot coals.

💜 Chuckwagon Encouragement

God's blessings are often found in life's simplest moments—a shared meal, laughter around the table, and hearts filled with gratitude.

Take time today to enjoy the people you love and thank the Lord for His faithfulness.

📖 Scripture for Today

"O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever."

— Psalm 136:1 (KJV)

🌞 Question of the Day

🍗 What's your favorite BBQ dish?

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👇 Share your favorite summer cookout meal in the comments! 🤠🍲❤️🔥🌵