Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Pizza Tot Casserole, where crispy tater tots meet a savory blend of gooey cheese and zesty pizza toppings. Each bite offers a delightful crunch followed by a warm, melty explosion of flavors that will transport you straight to pizza paradise.
Ingredients
- Tater Tots: 32 oz frozen, cooked according to package instructions
- Ground Beef: 1 lb, browned and drained
- Pizza Sauce: 1 cup, your favorite brand
- Cheese: 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- Pepperoni: 1 cup, sliced
- Bell Pepper: 1 medium, diced
- Onion: 1 small, diced
- Italian Seasoning: 1 tsp
- Garlic Powder: 1 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in the pizza sauce, diced bell pepper, onion, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spread half of the cooked tater tots evenly on the bottom.
- Layer the beef mixture over the tater tots, followed by half of the shredded mozzarella cheese and half of the pepperoni slices.
- Top with the remaining tater tots, then sprinkle the rest of the cheese and pepperoni on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be assembled a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with a mix of mushrooms and zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 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: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
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