Description
This Tater Tot Pizza combines crispy baked tater tots with classic pizza flavors, creating a fun and delicious twist on traditional pizza. Topped with savory pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, pepperoni, fresh bell peppers, and mushrooms, it’s an easy and crowd-pleasing dish perfect for game day or casual meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
Toppings
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices (or a meat-free alternative)
- ½ cup sliced bell peppers
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for baking the tater tots to a crispy texture.
- Bake Tater Tots: Spread the frozen tater tots evenly on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake them in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until they are golden and crispy on the outside.
- Add Pizza Sauce: Once the tater tots are crispy, remove the baking sheet from the oven and evenly spread 1 cup of pizza sauce over the tots, covering the base layer.
- Apply Toppings: Sprinkle 1 ½ cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauced tots. Then add the pepperoni slices, sliced bell peppers, and sliced mushrooms on top. Finish by sprinkling Italian seasoning and ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese evenly across the pizza.
- Bake to Melt Cheese: Return the baking sheet to the oven. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden, and all toppings are heated through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the tater tot pizza to cool slightly on the baking sheet before slicing it into portions. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, use a meat-free pepperoni alternative or omit the meat altogether.
- You can customize the toppings with your favorite pizza ingredients like olives, onions, or different cheeses.
- Ensure tater tots are spread in a single layer for even crisping.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the oven for optimal crispness.
