Pizza Tot Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
1 lb ground beef or turkey
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½ onion, chopped
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1 can (15 oz) pizza sauce or marinara sauce
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ Toppings
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1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup pepperoni slices (optional)
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease or line 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
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Brown ground meat with onion in large skillet. Drain fat. Add sauce and seasonings, simmer 2-3 minutes.
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Spread meat mixture in dish, top with half the mozzarella. Arrange tater tots in single layer on top.
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Bake 25-30 minutes until tater tots are golden and crispy.
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Top with remaining cheese and optional pepperoni. Bake 5 more minutes until cheese melts. Optional: sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Can use ground turkey instead of beef
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Marinara sauce can substitute for pizza sauce
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Parmesan adds extra flavor