Description
Pizza Tot Casserole is a delightful dish that combines the best of pizza and tater tots, featuring layers of crispy tater tots, savory pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and customizable toppings.
Ingredients
- Tater tots: 1 bag (about 32 oz, frozen)
- Pizza sauce: 2 cups
- Mozzarella cheese: 2 cups, shredded
- Pepperoni: 1 cup, sliced
- Bell peppers: 1 cup, diced
- Onions: 1 cup, diced
- Italian seasoning: 1 teaspoon
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add onions and bell peppers, and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread half of the pizza sauce, followed by half of the mozzarella cheese, sautéed veggies, and half of the pepperoni. Pour the remaining pizza sauce and top with the rest of the mozzarella and pepperoni.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the tater tots are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then cut into squares and serve warm.
Notes
- Ingredient substitutions can be made for dietary preferences.
- Can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Freezing is possible; prepare but do not bake, then cover and freeze for 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pizza, Casserole, Tater Tots, Family Dinner, Comfort Food