Description
Pizza Tot Casserole combines seasoned ground beef, marinara sauce, gooey melted cheese, and crispy tater tots into a comforting pizza-inspired bake perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Optional toppings: pepperoni, olives, bell peppers, green onions, mushrooms
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook ground beef and diced onion in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is soft, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer for a few minutes.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the beef mixture.
- Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese.
- Sprinkle remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until tater tots are golden and cheese is melted.
- If using optional toppings, add them and bake an additional 5 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or sausage.
- Add extra pizza toppings to customize the casserole.
- Serve with a simple green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Casserole
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American