Description
This Pepperoni Pizza Tater Tot Casserole is a fun twist on classic pizza flavors, with crispy tater tots forming the base for gooey cheese, zesty pepperoni, and savory toppings. It’s a comforting and easy-to-make dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Tater Tot Layer:
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
Cheese Layer:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings:
- 1 jar (14 oz) pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Others:
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Bake Tater Tots: Arrange tater tots in a single layer in the dish. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Add Layers: Spread pizza sauce over tater tots, sprinkle half of the cheeses, add pepperoni, bell pepper, olives. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Swap pepperoni with sausage or bacon for variety.
- Add more veggies like mushrooms or onions for extra flavor.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
