Tator Tot Pizza Bake
Craving a comforting meal that combines the best of pizza and tater tots? Look no further than this Tator Tot Pizza Bake! This delightful dish layers crispy tater tots with zesty pizza sauce, savory ground beef, and gooey mozzarella cheese for a feast that’s perfect for any occasion—be it family dinners, game nights, or potlucks. With endless customization options, everyone can enjoy their favorite toppings. Easy to make and utterly satisfying, this recipe will quickly become a household favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1½ cups pizza sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced turkey pepperoni
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: olives, bell peppers, mushrooms, jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and diced onion. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in pizza sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Grease a baking dish and evenly layer the frozen tater tots on the bottom.
- Pour the meat sauce mixture over the tater tots and spread evenly.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and turkey pepperoni along with any optional toppings.
- Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the bake (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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