Pizza Tot Casserole Dinner (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cups marinara sauce
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
→ Optional Toppings
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Pepperoni
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Olives
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Bell peppers
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Green onions
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Mushrooms
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until beef is browned and onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
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Add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the beef mixture. Stir and simmer for a couple of minutes.
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Spread the beef and sauce mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the mixture.
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Arrange tater tots in a single layer over the cheese and beef mixture. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the tater tots.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until tater tots are golden and crispy, and cheese is melted and bubbly.
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If desired, add mini pepperoni, olives, or other pizza toppings to the casserole. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until toppings are heated through.
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Remove from the oven and let cool slightly to allow the cheese to set. Serve and enjoy!
# Notes:
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Use lean ground beef to minimize grease.
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Avoid overcrowding the baking dish for even cooking.
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Customize with your favorite pizza toppings.