Name: Tater Tots Pizza: The Ultimate Pizza Tater Tot Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Bag Tater Tots; 8oz Shredded Mozzarella Cheese; Pizza Sauce; Pepperoni

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Last Updated on September 1, 2025 by Allison Lancaster

Tater Tots Pizza is a family-friendly casserole dish with crispy tater tots, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings. A fun twist on pizza night that’s quick, easy, and totally delicious.

Tater Tots Pizza is the ultimate mash-up of two beloved comfort foods. With a crispy tater tot crust and all your favorite pizza toppings layered on top, this easy dinner recipe is always a hit. Whether you’re hosting a family movie night, looking for a crowd-pleasing game-day snack, or just want something quick and fun for a weeknight meal, this pizza tater tot casserole checks every box.

A blue plate with tater tots topped with melted cheese and pepperoni slices, next to a gold fork on a red polka dot placemat. A baking tray with the same dish is in the background on a floral tablecloth.

Why You’ll Love This Tater Tot Pizza

This easy tater tot pizza casserole is:

A fun twist on regular pizza that even the pickiest eaters will love
Loaded with mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, and your favorite toppings
Easy to make in one casserole dish for minimal cleanup
Perfect for meal prep and great as leftovers

As a busy mom, I love recipes that are simple to throw together but still taste amazing. This one is on constant rotation in our house and makes a great alternative to delivery pizza.

Ingredients Needed

Baking sheet of tater tots surrounded by bowls of shredded cheese, marinara sauce with a spoon, and sliced pepperoni, plus a pizza cutter on a marble surface.

Tater tots (frozen)
Shredded mozzarella cheese
Pizza sauce
Pepperoni slices (or any favorite pizza toppings like black olives, green pepper, or Italian sausage)
Italian seasoning (optional but highly recommended)
Cooking spray

You can also add cheddar cheese, red pepper flakes, or even some fresh herbs like basil or oregano for extra flavor.

1 Bag Tater Tots – This is such a simple ingredient, yet it will be transformed whenever you add the toppings!
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese – You can’t make Pizza Tots without cheese! If you need to, you can use dairy free cheese.
Pizza Sauce – The pizza sauce is what helps bring this recipe to life! You can use store bought or homemade pizza sauce for this dish.
Pepperoni – The pepperoni isn’t necessary, but you can add it if you’d like! I personally love a lot of pepperoni on my Pizza Tots.

How to Make Tater Tot Pizza Casserole

Preheat your oven and spray your baking sheet or casserole dish with cooking spray.
Arrange the tater tots in a single layer across the bottom of the dish.
Bake for 10 minutes to start crisping the tater tot crust.
Remove from the oven and spread a layer of pizza sauce over the golden brown tater tots.
Sprinkle generously with mozzarella cheese.
Add your favorite pizza toppings, such as pepperoni, bell peppers, or black olives.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Optional: Broil for 2 to 3 minutes for an extra crispy top.
Let cool for a few minutes, then serve warm.

A baking sheet with tater tots topped with tomato sauce sits next to a white bowl filled with more tomato sauce on a marble countertop. A wooden spoon rests on the baking sheet.

A baking tray filled with tater tots topped with tomato sauce, pepperoni slices, and shredded cheese next to a white bowl containing more shredded cheese on a marble surface.

Tips for the Best Pizza Tater Tot Casserole

Use a cast iron skillet for even cooking and extra crispy tater tots.
Make sure your tater tots are baked to a golden brown before adding toppings for the best texture.
Want a meatier version? Try adding ground beef or Italian sausage.

Variations to Try

Vegetarian Pizza Tots: Load up on fresh veggies like bell peppers, green onions, mushrooms, and black olives.
Hawaiian Style: Add diced ham and pineapple chunks.
Spicy Pizza Tots: Add red pepper flakes or hot Italian sausage.
Breakfast Pizza Tots: Swap the pizza sauce for scrambled eggs and top with breakfast sausage and cheese.

How to Store Leftovers

Store leftover tater tots pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to keep the crispy potato crust texture. This dish also freezes well…just reheat and enjoy.

What to Serve With Tater Tots Pizza

A simple side salad with fresh veggies
Garlic bread or breadsticks
Fresh fruit for a lighter side

A baking sheet with tater tots topped with shredded cheese and pepperoni sits on a marble counter next to a white bowl filled with more shredded cheese.

FAQs

Can I freeze tater tot pizza?

Yes, let the dish cool completely, then store in an airtight container or wrap tightly in foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven until warmed through.

What toppings work best?

Use any of your favorite pizza toppings, like mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, Italian sausage, or bell peppers. The beauty of this recipe is how customizable it is.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Absolutely. Assemble everything up to the point of baking, cover with foil, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake when ready to serve.

What is the cooking time for tater tot pizza?

The total time is about 25 to 30 minutes depending on your oven and how crispy you want your tater tot crust.

If you’re looking for a fun, kid-friendly dinner idea, this tater tot pizza casserole is one of our new favorite easy recipes. It combines all the delicious flavors of your favorite pizza with the crispy, golden texture of tater tots. Whether you’re trying to recreate your childhood favorites or just need a quick dinner everyone will love, this is a must-try comfort food recipe.

Let’s be honest, not every family loves the same thing. You can still make these Pizza Tots at home and change them up to how your family would like them! Check out these Pizza Tot variation options:

A tray of pepperoni pizza sits on a colorful floral and polka dot placemat, with a gold spatula beside it. A serving of pizza is on a blue plate with a fork, next to a rolled napkin with a jeweled napkin ring.

Bacon and Sausage Pizza Tots: Add bacon and sausage to the recipe for a delicious savory dish.
Hawaiian Pizza Tots: Add pineapple and ham to the recipe for a classic pizza flavor.
Vegetarian Pizza Tots: Add bell peppers, onions, and other vegetables to the recipe for a meatless dish.

Tater Tots Pizza: The Ultimate Pizza Tater Tot Casserole

Yield: 8

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Tater Tots Pizza is the ultimate mash-up of two beloved comfort foods. With a crispy tater tot crust and all your favorite pizza toppings layered on top, this easy dinner recipe is always a hit. Whether you're hosting a family movie night, looking for a crowd-pleasing game-day snack, or just want something quick and fun for a weeknight meal, this pizza tater tot casserole checks every box.

Ingredients

1 Bag Tater Tots
8oz Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Pizza Sauce
Pepperoni

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Lay out tater tots onto a baking sheet.
Bake tater tots for 10 minutes.
Remove from oven.
Layer with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.
Place back into the oven for 10 minutes.
Serve & enjoy.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 94Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 230mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 7g