Pizza Tot Casserole
Pizza Tot Casserole combines your favorite pizza toppings on a bed of crispy tater tots for a family-friendly, one-pan meal that's easy to prepare and budget-friendly.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef Use lean beef to reduce grease.
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups marinara sauce Can substitute with pizza sauce or homemade tomato sauce.
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese You can also try different cheeses like cheddar or pepper jack.
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots Don't overcrowd for extra crispiness.
Optional Toppings
- pepperoni
- olives
- bell pepper
- green onions
- mushrooms
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft (about 5-7 minutes).
- Drain any excess grease.
- Add the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir and let simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Spread the beef and sauce mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese over the top.
- Arrange the tater tots in a single layer over the cheese and beef mixture.
- Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the tater tots are golden and the cheese is melty.
- If desired, add your choice of toppings about 5 minutes before it’s done.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for 3 months. Cover with foil when reheating.