Description
Pizza Tot Casserole combines crispy tater tots, smoky smoked beef, savory beef pepperoni, vibrant bell peppers and mushrooms, all tossed in a rich pizza sauce seasoned with Italian herbs. Topped with a generous layer of melted mozzarella, this one‑pan casserole bakes to golden perfection, delivering a crunchy‑soft texture that kids adore. Perfect for quick weeknight meals, it serves six hearty portions and can be prepped in under 15 minutes for a delicious, comforting dinner. Great for families!
Ingredients
Scale
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- 1 pound beef pepperoni
- sliced
- 1 pound smoked beef
- diced
- 1 can pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cups frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers
- diced
- 1 cup mushrooms
- sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix pizza sauce with Italian seasoning.
- Add smoked beef, beef pepperoni, bell peppers, and mushrooms; stir to combine.
- Spread mixture in greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Layer frozen tater tots over meat mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.
- Bake 25‑30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness
- ensure tater tots are spread in a single layer and bake on the middle rack. You can add a dash of crushed red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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