Description
Craving something cheesy, crispy, and straight-up comforting? This Cheesy Pizza Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate easy dinner idea that combines everything you love about pizza and tater tots into one bubbling, golden-brown masterpiece. Perfect for busy weeknights, lazy weekends, or when you need a crowd-pleasing dish for game day. With its gooey cheese, zesty pizza sauce, crispy tots, and melty pepperoni topping, this dish satisfies every craving. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, a cozy dinner recipe, or just fun food ideas, this casserole is a guaranteed hit. It’s rich, hearty, and packed with flavor in every single bite.
Ingredients
- 1 (28 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional)
- Olive oil spray (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer at the bottom of the dish.
- Spoon pizza sauce evenly over the tots.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce.
- Top with mini pepperoni slices (and any other desired toppings).
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning over everything.
- Lightly spray the top with olive oil spray for extra crispiness (optional).
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and tots are golden.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped basil or parsley.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes