Cheesy Tot Pizza Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef (swap with Italian sausage for extra taste)
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1 small onion, chopped
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2 cups pizza or marinara sauce
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1 tsp Italian herbs
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Salt and pepper, as needed
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2 cups grated mozzarella cheese (or blend mozzarella with cheddar)
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1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
→ Optional Toppings
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1/2 cup tiny pepperoni pieces
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1/2 cup chopped black olives
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1/2 bell pepper, chopped
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1/4 cup chopped green onions
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1/4 cup mushrooms, thinly cut
# Instructions:
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Get your oven hot at 400°F (200°C). Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with some oil.
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Grab a big pan and cook your ground beef with chopped onion on medium heat until meat isn't pink and onions get soft, around 5-7 minutes. Pour off any fat.
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Stir in your pizza or marinara sauce, Italian herbs, and a bit of salt and pepper. Let it bubble gently for a minute or two.
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Pour the meat mix into your greased dish, making it flat. Scatter 1 cup of your cheese all over the meat.
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Put your tater tots in one layer on top of everything. Sprinkle the other cup of cheese over the tots.
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Pop your dish in the hot oven for about 25-30 minutes. You'll know it's done when tots are crunchy and golden, and cheese is all melty.
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If you want, throw on some tiny pepperoni, olives, bell peppers or whatever pizza toppings you love. Then cook another 5 minutes to warm them up.
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Take it out and let it cool down a bit. Then dig into your tasty pizza-style comfort food!
# Notes:
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Try ground turkey or Italian sausage instead of beef if you want
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Skip the meat and load up on veggies for a meat-free option
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Make it your own by adding whatever pizza toppings you love best