Description
Enjoy the quick and delicious The Best Cheesy Pizza Tot Casserole, a perfect blend of crispy tater tots, melty cheese, savory ground beef, and pizza flavors cooked in just 30 minutes. A family-friendly, hearty dish ideal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or cooked sausage or chicken)
- 1 packet of pizza sauce (or marinara)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni or preferred toppings
- 1 package frozen tater tots
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and pizza sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread meat mixture evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella over the meat.
- Arrange frozen tater tots on top of the cheese in a single layer.
- Top with remaining cheese and optional toppings like pepperoni.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Broil for 2-3 minutes if crispy top desired.
Notes
- Use cooked sausage or shredded chicken for variety.
- Add chopped vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- For a cheesier version, try different cheeses like cheddar or provolone.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg