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Cheesy Pizza Tot Casserole: A Family Favorite Recipe!

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A delicious and easy-to-make casserole that combines the flavors of pizza with crispy tater tots, perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups frozen tater tots
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and remove from heat.
  4. In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spread the cooked ground beef evenly across the bottom.
  5. Pour the pizza sauce over the ground beef, spreading it evenly.
  6. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
  7. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese over the tater tots.
  9. Top with sliced pepperoni.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  11. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, and zucchini.
  • Add your favorite pizza toppings like olives, green peppers, or mushrooms for extra flavor and variety.

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