Description
A delightful mashup of pizza and nachos featuring crispy tater tots topped with savory pizza flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 20–25 slices pepperoni
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Bake the Tater Tots: Spread the frozen tater tots evenly on a baking sheet and bake for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Lower the Heat: Once crispy, lower the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
- Layer It Up: Remove the crispy tater tots from the oven, drizzle the pizza sauce, and sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the top with seasonings.
- Add Toppings: Arrange pepperoni slices, black olives, and diced green bell pepper on top.
- Final Bake: Return to oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize toppings based on your preferences. Experiment with different sauces or cheeses for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pepperoni, Pizza, Totchos, Nachos, Appetizer, Snack, Quick Meal