Description
Whip up Pizza Tot Casserole for a crowd-pleasing dinner that’ll have your family racing to the table. Crispy tater tots, gooey cheese, and zesty pepperoni create a comfort food masterpiece that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 bag (32 oz) tater tots
- 2 cups pizza sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup pepperoni
- 1 cup bell peppers
- 1 cup onions
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a scorching 425°F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet, warming over medium heat. Toss in 1 cup diced onions and 1 cup diced bell peppers, sautéing until they soften and become translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour 1 cup of pizza sauce across the bottom of your baking dish, creating an even layer that covers the entire surface.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, creating a generous blanket.
- Scatter your sautéed vegetables evenly across the cheese layer.
- Add ½ cup of sliced pepperoni, distributing them strategically for maximum flavor coverage.
- Drizzle another 1 cup of pizza sauce over the current layers.
- Top with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and another ½ cup of pepperoni slices.
- Carefully arrange the entire 32-ounce bag of frozen tater tots in a single, neat layer across the top of the casserole.
- Dust the surface with 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 425°F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for golden brown tater tots and bubbling cheese.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 3-5 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Add extra veggies like mushrooms or spinach for more nutrition and flavor in your casserole.
- If cooking for someone with dietary restrictions, swap pepperoni for plant-based alternatives or diced chicken.
- Ensure tater tots are placed in a single, even layer to guarantee crispy, golden-brown tops across the entire dish.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to help it set and make cutting easier.
- Prep Time: 10-12 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg