Pizza Tot Casserole
Pizza Tot Casserole is a fun and easy dish that combines the flavors of pizza with the comforting aspect of a potato tot casserole. This hearty recipe is perfect for family dinners or potlucks, and it can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Equipment
- 1 9x13 inch baking dish
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 spoon or spatula
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 bell pepper bell pepper diced
- 2 cups pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 28-ounce bag frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef (or sausage) with the diced onion and bell pepper until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder, mixing well to combine. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked meat mixture with half of the shredded mozzarella cheese and half of the sliced pepperoni.
- Spread the meat and cheese mixture evenly in the bottom of the greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Top the meat mixture with the frozen tater tots, arranging them in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and pepperoni over the top of the tater tots.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to customize the toppings by adding vegetables like mushrooms or olives, or using your favorite pizza toppings. This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.