Description
This Tater Tot Pizza is a delightful, kid-friendly American main course that transforms crispy tater tots into a flavorful pizza crust topped with mozzarella, savory Italian sausage, and classic pizza seasonings. Perfect for a family dinner, it combines convenience and comfort with an easy baking method to deliver a crispy, cheesy, and delicious meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen tater tots
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled Italian sausage or pepperoni slices
- ¼ cup sliced black olives or chopped bell peppers (optional)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Skillet: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a 10- or 12-inch oven-safe skillet or round pizza pan to prevent sticking and help crisp the tater tot crust.
- Form the Crust: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer in the greased pan, packing them tightly together to create a uniform crust base for the pizza.
- Bake the Tater Tots: Place the skillet in the oven and bake the tots for 20 to 25 minutes until they turn golden and crispy, creating a sturdy crust.
- Flatten the Crust: Remove the skillet from the oven and gently press down the crispy tater tots with a spatula or flat-bottomed glass to form a flatter, more cohesive pizza crust.
- Add Sauce and Toppings: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the crust, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese, cooked sausage or pepperoni, and any optional toppings such as olives or bell peppers evenly on top.
- Season and Add Parmesan: Sprinkle the pizza with Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese to add extra flavor and enhance the cheesy topping.
- Bake Until Melted: Return the skillet to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly for easier slicing. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- For extra-crispy crust, bake tater tots a few minutes longer before adding toppings.
- Customize toppings to suit your family’s preferences; try a breakfast version with scrambled eggs and bacon.
- Serve alongside a fresh side salad for a well-rounded meal.
