Cheesy Pizza Tot Casserole
This cheesy pizza tot casserole combines the crispy goodness of tater tots with the savory, saucy flavor of pizza, making it a quick and hearty comfort food perfect for busy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Frozen Tater Tots
- 1 to 1 ½ cups Pizza Sauce
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Pepperoni Slices
- Cooked Ground Beef or Sausage (optional)
- Diced Bell Peppers
- Sliced Black Olives
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Italian Seasoning
- Fresh Basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange an even layer of frozen tater tots in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread 1 to 1 ½ cups of pizza sauce evenly over the tater tots.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Add pepperoni slices, cooked ground beef or sausage, diced bell peppers, and black olives.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tater tots are golden and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
[‘Don’t overcrowd the toppings to avoid a soggy casserole.’, ‘Use freshly grated cheese for better melting results.’, ‘Layer heavier toppings below the cheese for cohesion.’, ‘Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to meld flavors.’, ‘Switch to broil for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking for a golden cheese topping.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 400450
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