Pizza Tot Casserole
Pizza Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that brings together crispy tater tots and cheesy pizza flavors for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for game nights or family dinners, this dish is easy to customize with your favorite toppings, making it a versatile addition to any table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 lb Italian sausage (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage. Drain excess fat, then add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until tender.
- Layer half of the frozen tater tots in the baking dish, followed by half of the pizza sauce and half of the sausage mixture. Top with half of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat these layers.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before topping with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap out ground meats for turkey or plant-based alternatives. Add additional vegetables like mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor. For added crunch, mix in some crushed red pepper flakes.