Pizza Tater Tot Casserole
Discover the ultimate comfort food with our Pizza Tater Tot Casserole, a delightful fusion of classic pizza flavors and crispy tater tots. Perfect for family dinners or game day gatherings, this hearty dish is easy to prepare and guaranteed to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Packed with cheesy goodness, savory ground beef, and topped with crunchy tater tots, this casserole offers a fun twist on traditional meals. Enjoy it straight from the oven for a satisfying experience that brings everyone together at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced turkey pepperoni
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until softened (about 3-5 minutes).
- Stir in pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; remove from heat.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spread the meat mixture evenly and layer sliced turkey pepperoni on top.
- Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the meat mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Allow cooling for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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