Tater Tot Pizza Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 8 ounces pizza sauce
• 2 ounces sliced pepperoni
• 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• 16 ounces frozen tater tots

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 375°f spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. in large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. drain.
• 2 melt butter, stir in flour and garlic powder. when bubbly gradually stir in milk to make a smooth sauce. heat until thickened. add parmesan cheese and salt to taste. stir ground beef into sauce.
• 3 spoon beef mixture into sprayed baking dish. spoon pizza sauce evenly over top. arrange pepperoni over sauce. sprinkle with cheese. arrange potato nuggets over cheese. cover with foil.
• 4 bake 30 minutes. remove foil; bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated.