Description
This Pepperoni Pizza Tater Tot Casserole is a fun twist on the classic pizza, featuring layers of tater tots, seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and pepperoni slices baked to perfection. It’s a comforting and satisfying family-friendly dish that’s sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
Tater Tot Layer:
- 1 bag (32 ounces) frozen tater tots
Beef and Veggie Layer:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onion
Cheese and Sauces:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef with onion and bell peppers until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Season the beef: Stir in pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Layer the casserole: Spread the beef mixture in the baking dish, top with mozzarella cheese, and arrange tater tots in a single layer.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella, Parmesan, and pepperoni slices on top. Bake for another 10 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- You can use Italian sausage instead of ground beef for added flavor.
- Customize with your favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms or olives.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
