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Linda S. Smith

Pizza Tot Casserole

A delightful mash-up combining pizza flavors with crispy tater tots, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 bag 32 oz frozen tater tots
Optional Toppings
  • pepperoni
  • olives
  • bell pepper
  • green onions
  • mushrooms

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Ensure it’s properly calibrated for even baking.
  2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion for about 5-7 minutes until the beef is browned and the onion is tender.
  4. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
  5. Add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to the skillet. Stir and let simmer for a couple of minutes.
Assembly
  1. Spread the beef sauce mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  2. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over the meat mixture.
  3. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
  4. Top with the remaining cheese.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the tater tots are golden and crispy, and the cheese has melted.
  2. If adding toppings, do so for the last 5 minutes of baking.
Serving
  1. Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a healthier twist, consider swapping the ground beef for ground turkey or using cauliflower tater tots. Keep an eye on baking time to prevent burning.

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