Looking to shake up your Thanksgiving spread with something uniquely Midwestern? Say hello to Tater Tot Hotdish Pizza!

A delicious mashup that combines two beloved comfort foods into one crowd-pleasing dish!

This creative twist on the classic Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota staple takes everything you love about traditional tater tot hotdish and gives it a pizza makeover.

Instead of the usual ground beef and cream-of-whatever soup, you're building layers of crispy tater tots, savory pasta sauce, gooey mozzarella, and your favorite pizza toppings.

The beauty of this dish? It's endlessly customizable.

According to Thelazydish.com, you can load it up with any pizza toppings your heart desires, not just pepperoni. Think Italian sausage, black olives, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, jalapeños, fresh spinach, aromatic basil, or roasted garlic. Make it meaty, keep it veggie-forward, or go wild with a supreme-style combination.

What You'll Need:

  • 1 (32oz) bag frozen tater tots
  • 1 (24oz) jar pasta sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 bag pepperoni slices
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan

Whether you're serving this as a unique Thanksgiving side dish or making it the star of a casual holiday gathering!

Tater Tot Hotdish Pizza is familiar enough to feel like home, but different enough to start new conversations around your holiday table. Your guests will be talking about this dish long after the leftovers are gone!

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