Pizza Tot Casserole: A Beginner’s Guide to Comfort Food Heaven
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Pizza Tot Casserole: A Beginner’s Guide to Comfort Food Heaven. This delightful dish combines layers of seasoned ground beef, rich marinara sauce, gooey melted cheese, and crispy tater tots, creating a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy-to-make casserole offers a delicious twist on traditional pizza flavors, ensuring it’s a hit at the dinner table. With minimal prep time and affordable ingredients, you can enjoy hearty goodness without breaking the bank.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Optional toppings: turkey pepperoni
- Optional toppings: olives
- Optional toppings: bell peppers
- Optional toppings: green onions
- Optional toppings: mushrooms
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion for about 5-7 minutes until browned; drain excess grease.
- Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning; simmer for a few minutes.
- Spread the beef mixture in the prepared baking dish, sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over it, then layer tater tots on top.
- Add remaining cheese over the tater tots and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- If desired, add optional toppings and bake for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg