Description
Get ready to experience the ultimate in comfort food fusion – the Ultimate Loaded Tater Tot Pizza Casserole! This dish takes the classic flavors of a loaded pizza and combines them with the irresistible crunch of tater tots for a meal that’s guaranteed to satisfy your cravings. Imagine layers of seasoned ground beef, gooey melted cheese, and all your favorite pizza toppings, topped with a golden-brown blanket of crispy tater tots. It’s a match made in culinary heaven that’s sure to become a new family favorite.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 cup pizza sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup mini pepperoni slices
1 diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
1. Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet or sauté pan, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it’s browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
2. Add the Pizza Sauce and Seasonings: Stir the pizza sauce and Italian seasoning into the cooked ground beef until well combined.
3. Layer the Casserole: Spread the beef mixture evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top, followed by the mini pepperoni slices, diced bell pepper, and sliced black olives.
4. Top with Tater Tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the toppings, then sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top.
5. Bake to Perfection: Bake the casserole uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
6. Garnish and Serve: Once the casserole is out of the oven, sprinkle the chopped green onions over the top. Slice and serve hot, letting everyone dig in to this irresistible comfort food creation!
Notes
Achieve Crispy Tater Tots: Arrange the tater tots in a single, even layer to ensure they get crispy.
Layer for Maximum Flavor: Spread the beef mixture evenly for a solid foundation.
Customize to Dietary Needs: Substitute ground beef for plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg