Description
This Pizza Tot Casserole combines the flavors of pizza with the convenience of tater tots in a hearty and satisfying dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup pizza sauce
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 2 tablespoons sliced black olives (optional)
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the meat: In a skillet, cook the ground beef or sausage with onion until browned. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.
- Prepare the base: Spread the meat mixture in a baking dish. Arrange tater tots on top.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until tots are golden. Add cheeses, pepperoni, and olives. Bake for another 5–7 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Customize with favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms, green peppers, or cooked bacon.
- Use plant-based meat for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
