Description
A delightful twist on a classic dish combining the flavors of pizza with crispy tater tots, perfect for family dinners.
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
- Optional Toppings: pepperoni, olives, bell pepper, green onions, mushrooms
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the ground beef and diced onion in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; let it simmer for a few moments.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in your prepared baking dish.
- Top it off with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, then layer the tater tots on top, finishing with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until everything is golden and bubbly, then add any optional toppings if desired and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Notes
You can prepare this casserole the night before and bake it when ready. It can also be customized with various toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Pizza, Casserole, Tater Tots, Comfort Food, Family Meal