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Tater Tot Pizza Bake

Tater Tot Pizza Bake
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Tater Tot Pizza Bake is a crowd-pleasing, comfort food recipe that combines crispy tater tots with savory pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and your favorite toppings. It’s quick to prepare, irresistibly cheesy, and perfect for game nights or casual meals, offering a delicious and shareable twist on classic pizza flavors with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

Base

  • Frozen tater tots – enough to cover a 9×13-inch casserole dish (approximately 32 oz or 4 cups)

Pizza Sauce and Seasonings

  • Pizza sauce – about 1 cup
  • Oregano – 1 tsp
  • Garlic powder – 1 tsp

Cheese

  • Shredded mozzarella cheese – 2 cups (about 8 oz)

Meat Toppings

  • Pepperoni slices – 1 cup
  • Cooked sausage or ground beef – 1 cup (optional)

Vegetables

  • Chopped bell peppers – 1/2 cup
  • Chopped onions – 1/2 cup

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare your baking dish: Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
  2. Layer the tater tots: Spread a single, even layer of frozen tater tots across the bottom of the prepared dish to create a crispy base.
  3. Add the pizza sauce and toppings: Spread a generous layer of pizza sauce evenly over the tater tots. Scatter pepperoni slices, cooked sausage or ground beef (if using), and chopped bell peppers and onions evenly on top.
  4. Sprinkle with cheese and season: Cover the casserole with shredded mozzarella cheese, then sprinkle oregano and garlic powder over the top to enhance the pizza flavors.
  5. Bake until bubbly and golden: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden, and the tater tots are cooked through and crispy.

Notes

  • Even layering: Spread tater tots in a single layer for optimal crispiness and even cooking.
  • Pre-cook meats: Cook sausage or ground beef before adding to avoid excess grease in the bake.
  • Use room-temperature cheese: Allow shredded cheese to sit out briefly before baking for smoother melting.
  • Don’t overload toppings: Too many toppings can make the bake soggy—balance is key.
  • Let it rest: Allow the bake to cool for 5 minutes after baking for easier serving and better flavor set.

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