Description
This Tater Tot Pizza Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make twist on traditional pizza. With layers of seasoned ground beef, pepperoni, two types of cheese, and crispy tater tots, this comforting casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) pizza sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ground beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Prepare the meat mixture: Add pizza sauce, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Layer the casserole: Spread the meat mixture in a baking dish. Add pepperoni, cheeses, tater tots, and remaining pepperoni.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until tater tots are crispy.
- Serve: Let it rest, garnish with parsley or basil, then serve.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives.
- Substitute turkey or plant-based meat for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
