Description
This Pepperoni Pizza Tater Tot Casserole is a delicious twist on a classic comfort food. It combines the flavors of a pepperoni pizza with the crispy texture of tater tots in a satisfying casserole dish that will please the whole family.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices (plus extra for topping)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (28 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the ground beef: In a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and ground beef. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Add pizza sauce and mini pepperoni.
- Assemble the casserole: Spread half of the mozzarella over the meat mixture in the baking dish. Top with tater tots, remaining mozzarella, extra pepperoni slices, and Parmesan.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until tater tots are crispy and cheese is melted. Let rest before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding bell peppers or mushrooms to the beef mixture.
- Ground turkey or sausage can be substituted for the beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
