Pizza Tater Tot Casserole
Loaded with Italian Sausage, pepperoni, lots of gooey, melty cheese and crispy tater tots, this easy dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family!
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 32 oz Frozen Tater Tots
- 1 lb Italian Sausage
- 2 oz Pepperoni Slices divided
- 14 oz Pizza Sauce
- 1 tbsp Pizza and Pasta Seasoning completely optional, see above for information
- 7-8 Slices Mozzarella Cheese
- 8 oz Shredded Mozzarella Cheese set aside 1 tbsp
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- Any additional toppings, such as bacon, ham, onions, peppers, black olives, jalapenos, etc
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Place the frozen tater tots on a sheet pan and put them in the oven while you prepare everything else.
- In a skillet, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat. Chop up 1/2 of the pepperoni slices and add them in. If you are adding any additional toppings, add them in as well.
- Stir in the pizza sauce and (optional) 1 tbsp pizza seasoning. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Layer the slices of mozzarella cheese over the meat. (If you are not using an oven safe pan, transfer to a 9x13 baking dish first). Top with the tater tots.
- Sprinkle on the shredded mozzarella cheese, add more pepperoni slices, and finish with the Italian seasoning.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and the edges are bubbly.
Notes
This is just a very simple version. I was making it for some picky eater. Feel free to add literally any toppings you like to suit your own tastes!