Description
Pepperoni Pizza Totchos are the ultimate comfort food mash-up, combining two classics into one irresistible dish with crispy tater tots, pizza sauce, and melty cheese.
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 to 425°F (220°C).
- Bake the frozen tater tots on a baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Lower the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
- Add pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes to the tater tots.
- Top with pepperoni, black olives, and green bell pepper.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan and fresh herbs, then serve hot!
Notes
For extra crispy tater tots, bake them first before adding toppings. Feel free to add more toppings like sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: totchos, pizza, comfort food, easy dinner, party appetizer