Description
A delicious blend of pizza flavors and the fun texture of tater tots, perfect for families and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian Sausage (sweet or mild)
- 1 jar (14-16 oz) Pizza Sauce (thick marinara)
- 1 large Bell Pepper (diced)
- 1 small Onion (diced)
- 3–4 oz Pepperoni Slices (divided)
- 32 oz Frozen Tater Tots
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the Italian sausage, diced onion, and bell pepper in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 6-8 minutes.
- Drain the grease from the skillet.
- Stir in the pizza sauce, half of the pepperoni slices, and Italian seasoning into the meat mixture.
- Remove from heat after it bubbles for about 1 minute.
- Pour the meat and sauce mixture into a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the meat sauce.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and pepperoni on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Top with Parmesan cheese and serve hot.
Notes
Ensure to grease your baking dish well to prevent sticking and arrange the tater tots in a single layer for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 50mg