Description
Cheesy Pizza Tot Casserole: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Dish. This irresistible dish combines the comforting goodness of a classic casserole with the irresistible flavors of your favorite pizza. Packed with savory ground beef, gooey mozzarella, and pepperoni.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 2 pound frozen tater tots
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook the ground beef and diced onion in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and the onion is soft, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
3. Stir in the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix in the pizza sauce until well combined.
4. Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and sliced pepperoni on top.
5. Distribute the frozen tater tots over the second layer. Then, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the tater tots.
6. Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
7. Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality ground beef, fresh onions, and your favorite pizza sauce for the best flavor.
Feel free to customize the spices to your liking.
Keep an eye on your casserole and adjust baking time as needed.
This casserole is perfect for making ahead and freezing for easy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 32 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 36 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams