Pizza Tot Casserole Recipe
A comforting and satisfying twist on classic pizza flavors, this Pizza Tot Casserole combines seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, pepperoni, and crispy tater tots for a family-friendly meal that’s sure to be a hit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (14-ounce) jar pizza sauce
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 (28-ounce) bag frozen tater tots
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Beef Mixture: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and pizza sauce. Simmer.
- Layer the Casserole: Spread beef mixture in the baking dish. Top with half of the mozzarella, tater tots in a single layer, and bake.
- Final Touches: Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, pepperoni, and Parmesan. Bake until bubbly and golden. Garnish with parsley or basil.
Notes
- Add your favorite pizza toppings before baking.
- For extra crispiness, broil the top for the last 2 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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