This pizza casserole was the perfect way to teach my kids how to use utensils. It was simple, straightforward cutting and serving and they absolutely loved it because it tasted like pizza! I mean, what could possibly be better than your favorite dish in a casserole form?
This dish is so incredibly easy to make and is full of flavor. It is the best dish to make when you are pressed for time. You can also make it and freeze it to bake at a later time for those rushed days!
Check out what our friends over at Dinners Dishes and Desserts had to say about this:
“Pizza Tater Tot Casserole – the classic tater tot casserole you grew up with gets a makeover! A fun and easy casserole recipe that has all the flavors of your favorite pizza.”
Yep, this one is fun, easy and delicious!
Ingredients
1 pound Italian sausage
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup Pepperoni slices, chopped
1 (14 oz) jar pizza sauce
1 (28 oz) package Ore-Ida tater tots
2 1/2 cups Kraft Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non stick spray. Set aside.
Optional – arrange tater tots on a baking sheet and place in oven to start cooking while you prepare the rest.
In a large skillet, brown sausage and onion together until onions are tender and sausage is cooked. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Remove from heat, and pour into a large bowl. Mix in pepperoni slices, pizza sauce, and 1 1/2 cups of cheese. Pour into prepared baking dish.
Top evenly with tater tots. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until tater tots are crispy and everything is hot. Top with remaining cheese, and bake for 5 minutes until melted.
Serve immediately.
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Quick Tip: Serve with a side of garlic bread!
Thanks again to Dinners Dishes and Desserts for this amazing recipe.
