Pizza Tater Tot Casserole
A comforting casserole layering seasoned ground meat, pizza sauce, tater tots, cheese, and pepperoni—baked until bubbly and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Base:
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- ½ onion chopped
- 1 15 oz can pizza or marinara sauce
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Toppings:
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pepperoni slices optional
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cook ground beef and onion in a skillet until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain fat.
- Stir in pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Spread meat mixture in a greased or lined 9×13 baking dish.
- Sprinkle half the mozzarella over the meat. Arrange tater tots on top.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until tots are golden and crispy.
- Add remaining mozzarella and optional pepperoni. Bake 5 more minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan if using, then serve.