Tot Pizza Bake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 1 pound minced turkey or beef

02 - 1 medium onion, diced finely

03 - 1 can of marinara or pizza sauce (15 oz)

→ Spices & Flavor

04 - 1 tsp of Italian herbs mix

05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder

06 - Pinch of salt and pepper to your liking

→ Extras

07 - 1 large pack (32 oz) of frozen tater tots

08 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella

09 - 1/2 cup of thinly sliced pepperoni (optional choice)

10 - Grated Parmesan (1/2 cup, if you want to add it)

# Instructions:

01 - Turn the oven on to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a 9x13-inch dish by greasing it or using parchment for lining.

02 - Take a large pan and cook the ground meat with the onions until brown. Drain the extra grease. Mix in the sauce and seasonings, letting it simmer for 2-3 minutes.

03 - Scoop the cooked mixture into the dish. Spread half the mozzarella over it. Neatly lay out the tater tots as one layer on top.

04 - Cook it in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or till the tater tots turn golden-brown and crunchy.

05 - Sprinkle the leftover cheese plus optional pepperoni slices on top, then bake for 5 more minutes to melt the cheese. If you'd like, add Parmesan before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Ground beef can swap out with turkey in the recipe.

02 - Instead of pizza sauce, marinara works just as fine.

03 - Adding Parmesan gives it a richer taste.

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