Description
A delightful casserole that combines the beloved flavors of pizza with the crispy goodness of tater tots, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
- 1 cup pizza sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, and green)
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large skillet, heat oil and cook the ground turkey or chicken until browned. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir in diced bell peppers and red onion.
- Prepare a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread the cooked meat and veggie mixture evenly across the bottom.
- Pour the pizza sauce over the meat and veggie layer, then layer the frozen tater tots on top. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and sliced black olives on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the tater tots are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Check the cooking instructions on the tater tots package for specific baking times.
- Consider sautéing the vegetables with the meat for added flavor.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes after baking for easier slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 350-400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800-900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20-25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Tater Tot Pizza Casserole, Party Favorite, Easy Casserole, Family Dinner