Pizza Tot Casserole
Craving a hearty and comforting meal that’s both easy to prepare and packed with flavor? Look no further than Pizza Tot Casserole! This delightful dish combines all the classic pizza flavors you love with the crispy goodness of tater tots, creating a satisfying casserole that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings. With layers of savory ground beef, rich marinara sauce, and gooey cheese, this dish is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a casual get-together, this budget-friendly recipe is as fun to make as it is to eat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the meat is browned.
- Drain excess grease, then stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Spread the beef mixture in the prepared baking dish, sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese, and layer tater tots on top.
- Add another cup of cheese over the tater tots and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg