Description
A golden, crispy tater tot “crust” layered with melty mozzarella, rich pizza sauce, and savory pepperoni—Tater Tot Pizza is a fun, comforting twist on pizza night that everyone will love. It’s super easy, family-friendly, and ready in under 45 minutes. Whether you’re feeding picky eaters or hosting game night, this recipe brings the wow factor with minimal fuss!
Ingredients
1 (28–32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
⅓ cup pizza sauce (or marinara)
15–20 slices pepperoni
Optional: dried oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, or fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer in a 10–12 inch oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes until the tots are golden and starting to crisp.
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Mash the tots down gently with the back of a spatula or flat measuring cup to form a solid crust.
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Return to the oven and bake for another 5–7 minutes to firm up and crisp the bottom.
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Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the crust.
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Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and top with pepperoni slices.
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Add any optional seasonings like oregano or garlic powder.
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Bake for another 10–12 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
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Let cool slightly, then garnish with parsley or red pepper flakes if desired.
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Slice and serve hot!
Notes
Want to switch things up? Try adding sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or cooked sausage for variety.
To make it vegetarian, skip the pepperoni and pile on your favorite veggies!
A cast iron skillet works beautifully for this recipe, giving the crust extra crispiness.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to get that crunchy texture back!
Check that your tater tots and pepperoni are gluten-free if needed.