Description
A fun and delicious Pizza Tater Tot Casserole that combines the flavors of pizza with crispy tater tots, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)
- 1 cup pizza sauce (or marinara)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Optional: diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or onions for extra flavor
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef (or sausage) until browned.
- Drain excess grease, then stir in pizza sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread meat mixture evenly in the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle half the mozzarella cheese over the meat layer.
- Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove casserole from oven and sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Add pepperoni slices evenly over the tots.
- Return to oven for another 5–10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with extra Italian herbs or fresh parsley.
- Slice into squares and enjoy hot!
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite pizza toppings.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or spicy sausage.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg