Pizza Tot Casserole: The Ultimate Comfort Food You Didn’t Know You Needed
This Pizza Tot Casserole is a cheesy, hearty, and flavorful dish that combines all the best pizza toppings with crispy tater tots. It’s a perfect comfort food, ideal for busy nights or a fun family meal. Simple, customizable, and totally delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian (fusion)
Ingredients
Scale
- Frozen tater tots – 1 (32 oz) bag
- Ground beef (or sausage) – 1 lb (450g)
- Pepperoni – 1 cup, sliced (about 20-30 slices)
- Pizza sauce – 1 1/2 cups
- Shredded mozzarella cheese – 2 cups
- Italian seasoning – 1 tsp
- Onion (optional) – 1 small, diced
- Bell peppers (optional) – 1 medium, diced
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef or Sausage: Brown the ground beef or sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Prepare the Casserole Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish and layer frozen tater tots evenly on the bottom.
- Add the Pizza Sauce: Spread a generous layer of pizza sauce over the tater tots.
- Add Meat and Toppings: Layer the cooked ground beef or sausage over the sauce, then add toppings like pepperoni, onions, or bell peppers.
- Add Cheese and Bake: Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let cool slightly, cut into squares, and serve with a side salad or garlic bread.
Notes
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top before baking for extra flavor.
- Keep an eye on the tater tots to ensure they stay crispy on top but soft inside.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg