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Easy Pizza Tot Casserole

This Easy Pizza Tot Casserole is a comforting and crowd-pleasing dish featuring crispy tater tots, savory Italian sausage, flavorful pizza sauce, and a generous blend of cheeses. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering, this casserole is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs frozen tater tots
  • 1 lb ground Italian sausage
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • Optional: Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Colander or strainer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground Italian sausage over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. While the sausage is browning, dice the red bell pepper and onion. Add them to the skillet with the sausage during the last few minutes of cooking until softened.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, bell pepper, and onion with the pizza sauce and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
  5. Spread half of the tater tots evenly across the bottom of the 9x13 inch baking dish.
  6. Pour the sausage and pizza sauce mixture over the tater tots.
  7. Top with the sliced pepperoni.
  8. Sprinkle 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, 1 cup of provolone cheese, and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese over the pepperoni.
  9. Arrange the remaining tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
  10. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese.
  11. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  13. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.

Notes

For best results, partially thaw the tater tots before assembling the casserole to prevent sogginess. You can substitute other pizza toppings, such as mushrooms, olives, or ham. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through. Adjust the amount of pizza sauce based on the moisture content of the other ingredients; less sauce is needed if sausage and vegetables are juicy.