Description
A delicious and easy Pizza Tot Casserole loaded with ground beef, marinara sauce, and crispy tater tots, perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or other ground meat)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Optional toppings: mini pepperoni, olives, bell peppers, green onions, mushrooms
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Add the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper; stir and simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Spread the beef and sauce mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over the beef mixture.
- Arrange the tater tots in a single layer over the cheese and beef mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese on top of the tater tots.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the tots are golden and cheese is bubbly.
- If desired, add optional toppings and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings or substitutes for meat and cheese.