Pizza Tot Casserole: A Beginner’s Guide to Comfort Food Heaven
Looking for a delightful family meal that combines the best of pizza and comfort food? Look no further than this Pizza Tot Casserole! With layers of seasoned ground beef, rich marinara sauce, gooey melted cheese, and crispy tater tots, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s both easy to prepare and packed with flavor. Plus, its customizable nature means you can add your favorite toppings to make it uniquely yours. Say goodbye to dinner dilemmas and hello to a satisfying meal that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Turkey turkey pepperoni (optional)
- Olives (optional)
- Bell pepper (optional)
- Green onions (optional)
- Mushrooms (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until browned; drain excess grease.
- Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; let simmer for a few minutes.
- Spread the beef mixture in the baking dish and sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese.
- Arrange tater tots in a single layer on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tater tots are golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Add optional toppings during the last few minutes of baking if desired.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg