Description

This Cheesy Pizza Tater Tot Casserole combines all the flavors of your favorite pizza with the hearty, crispy texture of golden tater tots. It’s a quick, oven-baked comfort dish layered with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup pizza sauce (or marinara)

1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices (or chopped regular pepperoni)

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional garnish)

Cooking spray or a bit of oil for greasing

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Spread pizza sauce evenly on the bottom of the dish.
Arrange half of the tater tots over the sauce in a single layer.
Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella, half the Parmesan, and half the pepperoni over the tater tots.
Repeat with remaining tater tots, mozzarella, Parmesan, and pepperoni.
Sprinkle garlic powder and Italian seasoning on top.
Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
Let cool for 5 minutes, garnish with basil or parsley, and serve hot.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Casserole