Pizza Tot Casserole combines the cheesy goodness of pizza with crispy tater tots for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal. Loaded with meat, sauce, and melty cheese, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner or party dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
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1½ cups pizza sauce or marinara
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1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 (28–32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
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½ cup mini pepperoni or sliced pepperoni
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½ cup diced bell peppers and/or onions (optional)
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
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Chopped parsley or basil (optional garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a skillet, cook ground meat until browned. Drain fat. Add diced veggies if using and cook until soft.
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Stir in pizza sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Spread meat mixture in the bottom of the baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella.
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Arrange tater tots in a single layer over the cheese. Top with pepperoni and optional Parmesan.
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Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until tots are golden and cheese is bubbling. Broil for 2 minutes if desired.
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Let rest for 5–10 minutes. Garnish and serve.