Pizza Tot Casserole
Craving the ultimate comfort food mash-up? This Pizza Tot Casserole is a flavor-packed dinner idea that combines all the best parts of pizza night with the irresistible crunch of tater tots. Layers of savory ground Italian sausage or beef are simmered in pizza sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, fresh green bell peppers, and black olives, all crowned by a crispy crust of golden tater tots. A sprinkle of Parmesan and Italian seasoning adds the perfect finishing touch to this hearty, family-friendly dish. Ready in just under an hour, it's an effortless one-pan option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Perfect for pizza lovers seeking a fun twist—serve it piping hot and watch it disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 32 ounces Frozen tater tots
- 1 pound Ground Italian sausage or ground beef
- 24 ounces Pizza sauce
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Pepperoni slices
- 1 cup Diced green bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Sliced black olives
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground Italian sausage or ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
Add the pizza sauce to the skillet with the cooked meat and stir until well combined. Remove from heat.
Spread the meat and sauce mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the meat and sauce layer.
Layer the pepperoni slices, diced green bell pepper, and sliced black olives evenly over the cheese layer.
Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the toppings, covering the surface of the casserole dish completely.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the tater tots, followed by the grated Parmesan cheese.
Season the top with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper for added flavor.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your Pizza Tot Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
952 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.6 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 113% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 3245 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.2 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 34.7 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1074 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
