Easy Pizza Tot Casserole (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)
02 - 1 small onion, diced
03 - 2 cups marinara or pizza sauce
04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
05 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Toppings

06 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots

→ Optional Toppings

08 - ½ cup mini pepperoni slices
09 - ½ cup sliced black olives
10 - ½ bell pepper, diced
11 - ¼ cup sliced green onions
12 - ¼ cup mushrooms, sliced

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish
02 - Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet for 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease
03 - Add marinara sauce and seasonings to meat. Simmer briefly
04 - Spread meat mixture in dish, top with 1 cup cheese, arrange tater tots, add remaining cheese
05 - Bake 25-30 minutes until tots are crispy. Add optional toppings and bake 5 more minutes

# Notes:

01 - Can use Italian sausage or turkey for variation. Make vegetarian by replacing meat with extra vegetables

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