Tator to pizza casserole

 Tater Tot Pizza Casserole 🍕🥔

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef (or Italian sausage)

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (15 oz) pizza sauce

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots

1/2 cup pepperoni slices

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)

Directions 📌

Preheat & Prepare – Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Cook the Meat Mixture – In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef (or Italian sausage) with the diced onion until the meat is browned and the onion is soft (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess grease. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add Sauce & Seasoning – Stir in the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.

Layer the Casserole – Spread the meat mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the meat.

Arrange the Tater Tots – Evenly place the frozen tater tots over the cheese in a single layer. This will create a crispy top crust!

Bake – Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 30 minutes until the tater tots are golden and crispy.

Add Final Toppings – Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes on top. Return to the oven for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Garnish & Serve – Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before sprinkling fresh basil or parsley over the top. Slice and enjoy!

Time & Serving Info

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes 

Servings: 6-8

Calories per Serving: 450 kcal

ENJOY