Tater Tot Pizza Casserole Recipe
Looking for the perfect comfort food with a twist? This Tater Tot Pizza Casserole Recipe delivers cheesy, crispy, meaty goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen tater tots 32 oz
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook beef in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions, peppers, and seasonings. Stir well.
- Drain grease once beef is fully browned.
- Add pizza sauce to meat. Mix until combined.
- Pour beef mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Spread mixture evenly across the bottom.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top.
- Arrange tater tots in a single layer.
- Add sliced pepperoni over the tater tots.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, bake for 10 more minutes.
- Bake until tots are golden and crispy.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use spicy sausage for a bold flavor twist.
- Swap pizza sauce with marinara if needed.
- Add mushrooms or olives for more texture.
- Make it vegetarian by skipping the meat.
- Use a mix of cheeses for deeper flavor.
- Broil the top for extra crispy tater tots.
- Freeze leftovers in airtight containers.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.