Pepperoni Tater Tot Pizza Casserole: A Cheesy, Comforting Dish
Dive into this pepperoni tater tot pizza casserole, loaded with ground beef, mozzarella, pepperoni, and crispy tater tots. Ready in 45 minutes, perfect for family dinners!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup mini pepperoni slices
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 4 cups frozen tater tots
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes, then drain excess fat.
- Spread the cooked beef evenly in the baking dish, top with pizza sauce, 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, and mini pepperoni slices.
- Arrange tater tots in a single layer over the top, then sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tater tots are golden and cheese is melted, then garnish with oregano and serve.
