Tater Tot Pizza Casserole Recipe
The Tater Tot Pizza Casserole Recipe combines comfort food favorites perfectly. This hearty dish layers crispy tater tots with savory pizza flavors.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Can opener
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooking spray
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1 bag 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 jar 14 oz pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F degrees.
- Spray baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook ground meat in large skillet.
- Drain excess fat from cooked meat.
- Add pizza sauce to meat mixture.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper.
- Layer meat mixture in baking dish.
- Sprinkle both cheeses over meat layer.
- Add pepperoni, peppers, and onions evenly.
- Top with frozen tater tots completely.
- Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 15 more minutes.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Pre-cook vegetables for better texture and flavor distribution.
- Use different cheese combinations like Italian blend or provolone.
- Add extra seasonings such as garlic powder or oregano.
- Try turkey pepperoni for a lighter protein option.
- Make ahead by assembling and refrigerating before baking.