Description
A fun and hearty casserole that combines all the flavors of pizza with crispy tater tots, melty cheese, and savory pizza toppings—perfect for family dinners or game day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 3 cups frozen tater tots
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in pizza sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread meat mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle with half the mozzarella cheese and layer pepperoni slices.
- Top evenly with frozen tater tots.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until tots are golden and crispy.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, and bake 5 more minutes until melted.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Add chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives for extra pizza flavor.
- Use turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter version.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: tater tot pizza casserole, pizza casserole, kid-friendly dinner, easy casserole, comfort food