Description
A delightful twist on classic pizza, this Pepperoni Pizza Tater Tot Casserole transforms dinner into a fun and satisfying experience. Crispy tater tots are layered with gooey cheese, savory pasta sauce, and classic pepperoni for a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
- 900 g frozen tater tots
- 350 g pasta sauce
- 200 g shredded mozzarella cheese
- 80 g sliced pepperoni
- 40 g grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Diced cooked sausage (optional)
- Chopped bell peppers (optional)
- Sliced mushrooms (optional)
- Sliced black olives (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease a 23×33 cm baking dish.
- Spread a thin layer of pasta sauce on the bottom of the dish. Scatter one third of the pepperoni over the sauce.
- Arrange half of the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the sauce and pepperoni.
- Spoon half of the remaining pasta sauce over the tater tots. Sprinkle with half of the shredded mozzarella and distribute another third of the pepperoni.
- Cover with the remaining tater tots, followed by the remaining pasta sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Top with the last third of pepperoni and grated Parmesan cheese, if using.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the pepperoni is slightly crispy.
- Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add any other toppings of your choice to customize your casserole.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- For extra crispiness, bake the casserole uncovered during the last few minutes.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.
- Serve with a side salad to balance the richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
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