Pepperoni Pizza Tater Tot Casserole
Pepperoni Pizza Tater Tot Casserole is a delightful fusion of crispy tater tots, gooey mozzarella cheese, and savory pepperoni, all smothered in zesty marinara sauce. This family-friendly dish is perfect for movie nights or game day gatherings, promising to serve up smiles with every delicious bite. Easy to prepare and wonderfully comforting, it’s a guaranteed hit at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 8 oz mini pepperoni slices
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 can sliced black olives (6 oz) (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread half of the tater tots on the bottom of the dish.
- Pour half of the marinara sauce over the tater tots and sprinkle with half of the Italian seasoning.
- Layer half of the mini pepperoni slices and top with a generous amount of mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients: another layer of tater tots, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Substitute pepperoni with your favorite toppings like mushrooms or bell peppers for a twist. Enhance flavor by mixing garlic powder or extra herbs into the marinara sauce.