Description
This easy Pepperoni Pizza Tater Tot Casserole is a quick, family-friendly dinner perfect for busy weeknights! With crispy tater tots, gooey mozzarella, zesty pasta sauce, and pepperoni, this dump-and-bake meal is a lifesaver for picky eaters!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (32oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 (24oz) jar pasta sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 small bag of pepperoni
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Spread a thin layer of pasta sauce on the bottom of the dish and top with â…“ of the pepperoni.
- Add half of the tater tots, half of the remaining sauce, half of the mozzarella, and another â…“ of the pepperoni.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with the last of the pepperoni and parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the pepperoni crisps up and the tater tots are golden brown.
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- Let cool for 5 minutes, then serve with red pepper flakes, parsley, Italian seasoning, or ranch dressing!
Notes
- Crispier Tots? Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end.
- Extra Flavor: Add chopped onions, garlic powder, or Italian seasoning to the sauce.
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- Make It Meatier: Mix in cooked sausage or ground beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg