Description
A cheesy, hearty comfort food delight combining the classic taste of pizza with crispy tater tots.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 diced onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 32 ounce frozen tater tots
- 2 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, about 7-8 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and pizza sauce. Mix well and let the flavors simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the meat. Arrange half of the pepperoni slices on top. Cover the dish completely with a single layer of frozen tater tots.
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
- Take the casserole out of the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and the remaining pepperoni slices over the top. Return the dish to the oven and bake for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the Pizza Tater Tot Casserole stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra Italian seasoning if desired, and enjoy.
Notes
Optional toppings include sliced black olives, bell peppers, mushrooms, or Italian sausage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg