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pizza tot casserole

Pizza Tot Casserole: A Comforting, Heartfelt Masterpiece


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A hearty and delicious pizza tot casserole that combines the flavors of pizza with the comfort of tater tots.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 cups frozen tater tots
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced olives (optional)
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni slices (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir in the pizza sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spread the meat mixture evenly.
  5. Layer the frozen tater tots over the meat mixture.
  6. Top with mozzarella cheese, olives, and pepperoni.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  8. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
  • Try adding different vegetables like mushrooms or spinach for variation.
  • For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

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