Pizza Tot Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Layer
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A dash of salt and some pepper
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1 teaspoon mixed Italian herbs
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2 cups jarred pizza or marinara sauce
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1 small onion, diced
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1 pound ground beef or hot Italian sausage if you're up for it
→ Topping Layer
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One family-size 32-ounce bag frozen tater tots
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2 cups mozzarella cheese (grab some cheddar too if that's your thing, toss both in)
→ Optional Pizza Toppings
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1/4 cup chopped green onions for the top
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Half a bell pepper, chopped small
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A handful (1/2 cup) of mini pepperoni
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1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
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1/2 cup black olives, sliced up
# Instructions:
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Toss on any add-ons you like now. After that, let it go back in the oven for another 5 minutes. That helps everything get hot and happy.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes. You want gooey cheese on top and those tots should get really crisp and golden.
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Pile your tater tots all over, single layer, covering the whole dish. Dump the rest of your cheese over those tots.
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Spoon all the meaty sauce into your dish and smooth it out. Scatter half the shredded cheese over the top.
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Add your sauce, dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper next. Let that sizzle gently for several minutes so everything cooks together.
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First, heat up the pan. Cook onions and beef together on medium until the beef is all brown and the onions feel soft. Pour out extra oil once it’s done.
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Set your oven at 400°F. Coat your big baking dish with a little oil so stuff doesn’t stick.
# Notes:
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Awesome for using up extra pizza toppings or that marinara hanging out in your fridge
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You can get it ready ahead, then bake it fresh right before you're ready to eat
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Feeds lots of people with minimal fuss