Description
This Tater Tot Pizza offers a fun and crispy twist on traditional pizza by using golden baked tater tots as the base. Loaded with classic pizza toppings like mozzarella, pepperoni, bell peppers, and mushrooms, and finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan and Italian seasoning, it’s an easy and crowd-pleasing comfort food perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Tater Tot Base
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
Pizza Sauce & Cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Toppings
- 1 cup pepperoni slices (or a meat-free alternative)
- ½ cup sliced bell peppers
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
Seasoning
- Italian seasoning (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the tater tots crispy.
- Bake Tater Tots: Spread the frozen tater tots evenly in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake them for 20-25 minutes until they turn golden brown and crispy, which will form a sturdy pizza crust.
- Add Pizza Sauce: Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and evenly spread 1 cup of pizza sauce over the baked tater tots, creating the pizza base layer.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by pepperoni slices, sliced bell peppers, and mushrooms. Then, sprinkle Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese on top to enhance the flavors.
- Final Bake: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the Tater Tot Pizza to cool slightly after baking to set the toppings. Slice into portions and serve warm for the best taste.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute pepperoni with a plant-based alternative or extra vegetables.
- You can add other favorite pizza toppings like olives or onions for extra flavor.
- Ensure tater tots are spread in a single layer for even cooking and a crisp crust.
- Letting the pizza cool briefly makes slicing easier and prevents toppings from sliding off.
- If using a meat-free alternative, choose one that holds up well to baking temperatures.
