Description
Pepperoni Pizza Tater Tot Casserole is a delightful fusion of flavors that transforms your favorite pizza into a cozy, comforting dish. Featuring crispy tater tots layered with zesty marinara sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and savory pepperoni, this casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Easy to prepare and guaranteed to please everyone, it’s the ultimate comfort food that will have your loved ones coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 6 oz pepperoni slices
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Evenly layer the frozen tater tots in the bottom of the dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the tater tots, ensuring they are well covered.
- Distribute pepperoni slices on top of the sauce, followed by a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning across the top and add crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like mushrooms or bell peppers. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat at 350°F until warmed through.