Pepperoni Pizza Tater Tot Bake (Print Format)
Kid-friendly pepperoni pizza tater tot bake with cheesy layers and crispy golden top, ready in under 40 minutes.
# Ingredients:
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32 oz bag frozen tater tots
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24 oz jar pasta sauce
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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Small bag of pepperoni
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1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
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Spread a thin layer of pasta sauce onto the bottom of the dish and top with 1/3 of the pepperoni.
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Layer half of the frozen tater tots, half of the remaining pasta sauce, half of the mozzarella cheese, and another 1/3 of the pepperoni.
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Repeat the layers, ending with the last of the pepperoni on top. Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese if desired.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake on the center oven rack for 20 minutes.
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Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the top layer of tater tots is golden brown and the pepperoni is crispy.
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Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Serve alone or with red pepper flakes, parsley, Italian seasoning, or ranch dressing as desired.
# Tips:
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Tomato-based pasta sauce is recommended over pizza sauce due to its larger jar size and lower cost.
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Feel free to add other favorite pizza toppings such as sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach to the layers.