Description
Tater Tot Pizza Bake is a comforting dish that combines the flavors of pizza with the crispy texture of tater tots.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs frozen tater tots
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup sliced olives
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Spread the tater tots evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the cooked ground beef over the tater tots.
- Pour the pizza sauce over the beef layer.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously on top.
- Add pepperoni, bell peppers, and olives on top of the cheese.
- Finally, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the entire dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, replace ground beef with sautéed mushrooms and spinach.
- Experiment with different toppings like jalapeños or pineapple for varied flavors.
- Serve with fresh basil or a drizzle of balsamic reduction for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: tater tot pizza bake, tater tot casserole, pizza bake, comfort food