Description
Craving pizza and comfort food all in one bite? This Tator Tot Pizza Bake brings the best of both worlds—crispy tots layered with cheesy, saucy, meaty goodness. It’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game nights, potlucks, or cozy dinners at home. Fire up the oven and let the magic happen!
Ingredients
1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
1 small onion, diced
1½ cups pizza sauce
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup sliced pepperoni
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings: olives, bell peppers, mushrooms, jalapeños
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
Stir in pizza sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer the tater tots evenly.
Pour the meat sauce over the tots and spread evenly.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, then add pepperoni and any desired toppings.
Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and tots are golden.
Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 480 / Serving
- Fat: 28g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 35g / Serving
- Protein: 25g / Serving