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Pizza Tot Casserole

A comforting and delicious casserole that combines gooey cheese, savory ground beef, and crispy tater tots into a crowd-pleasing dish ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Use lean ground beef for a healthier option.
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cups marinara sauce Choose your favorite marinara for best flavor.
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese More cheese on top means more flavor!
  • 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots Feel free to use fresh tater tots.
Optional Toppings
  • pepperoni Add these 5 minutes before removing from the oven.
  • olives
  • bell pepper
  • green onions
  • mushrooms

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until browned. Drain excess grease.
  4. Add the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
  5. Spread the beef mixture evenly in the baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese on top, and layer the tater tots over that.
  7. Top with the remaining cheese.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  2. If using optional toppings, add them 5 minutes before the casserole is done.
  3. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or frozen for 2-3 months. Reheat thoroughly in the oven.