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Delicious Pizza Tot Casserole with melted cheese and crispy tater tots

Pizza Tot Casserole

A fun and budget-friendly casserole combining savory ground beef, flavorful marinara sauce, and crispy tater tots, topped with melty cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
Optional Toppings
  • pepperoni
  • olives
  • bell pepper
  • green onions
  • mushrooms

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until browned and soft, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  3. Mix in the marinara, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Let simmer for a couple of minutes.
Assembly
  1. Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared dish and layer 1 cup of shredded cheese on top.
  2. Arrange the tater tots in a single layer over the beef mixture, covering as much as possible, then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the tater tots are golden and crispy, and the cheese is melty.
  2. Optional: Add toppings like mini pepperoni or olives and bake for another 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Leftovers keep well in the fridge for about 3 to 4 days. Can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.