Tater Tot Pizza Casserole is a fun and tasty meal that everyone in the family will love. It combines layers of beef, cheese, and crispy tater tots for a delicious dish!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 6servings
Equipment
Skillet
Baking Dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1poundGround Beef
1mediumOnion, chopped
2clovesGarlic, minced
1can (15 oz)Pizza Sauce
2cupsMozzarella Cheese, shredded
1package (32 oz)Frozen Tater Tots
1/2cupPepperoni Slices
1mediumBell Pepper, diced
1/2cupBlack Olives, sliced
Additional toppings as desired (mushrooms, sausage, etc.)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a skillet, cook the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic over medium heat until the beef is fully cooked and the onions are soft. Drain any extra grease.
Spread the cooked beef mixture in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Pour the pizza sauce over the beef layer and sprinkle with one cup of mozzarella cheese.
Arrange the tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, diced bell pepper, and olives.
Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Add any extra toppings you like!
Notes
Feel free to mix and match your favorite pizza toppings! For an extra crunchy topping, add more tater tots or some crushed up chips on top before baking.