Description
Cheesy Pizza Tot Casserole is the ultimate family-friendly recipe that’s sure to become a new weeknight staple in your household. With layers of savory ground beef, tangy pizza sauce, melty mozzarella, and crispy tater tots, this casserole is a surefire crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 32 ounce frozen tater tots
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook the ground beef and diced onion in a large skillet over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
3. Stir in the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix in the pizza sauce until everything is well combined.
4. Spread the seasoned beef mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and sliced pepperoni on top.
5. Arrange the frozen tater tots in an even layer over the second layer. Finish by sprinkling the grated Parmesan cheese over the tater tots.
6. Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
7. Allow the Cheesy Pizza Tot Casserole to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For variations, you can swap out ground beef for ground turkey or use plant-based protein crumbles. Different cheese varieties can also be used in place of mozzarella. Add diced bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, or spinach for extra veggies. Use gluten-free tater tots or substitute with roasted cauliflower or diced sweet potatoes for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams