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Tater Tot Pizza Casserole fresh from the oven

Tater Tot Pizza Casserole


  • Author: Rita
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x

Description

This Tater Tot Pizza Casserole brings together all the cheesy, meaty, crispy joy of pizza with the fun and crunch of golden tater tots. It’s a weeknight comfort classic that the whole family will devour.


Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped pepperoni
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
28 oz frozen tater tots
Optional toppings: chopped black olives, green peppers, mushrooms, diced onions


Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or sausage until browned. Drain any excess grease. Stir in pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes. Spread the meat mixture evenly into a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella, cheddar, and pepperoni over the meat mixture. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, top with the remaining cheese and pepperoni, and return to the oven for another 5–10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Customize with your favorite pizza toppings. Can be assembled ahead of time and baked when ready. Leftovers keep well in the fridge and reheat beautifully in the oven or air fryer.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 generous slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

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