Mafioso Hotdish [Italian Tater Tot Hotdish]
Mafioso Hotdish is a casserole designed by my husband, an unholy alliance between Minnesota cuisine, and a popular local pizzaria's offering!
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 733kcal
Equipment
- 1 9 x 13 Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Small Onion chopped
- 1 ½ lbs Mild or Hot Italian Sausage
- 1 cup Black Olives Sliced
- 1 cup Green Olives Sliced
- 1 cup Hot Banana Pepper Slices
- 6 Garlic Cloves pressed or finely minced
- 1 can Condensed Cheese Soup
- 1 ½ cup Tomato Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 3 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 lb bag Tater Tots
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F, spray a 9 x 13" baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large nonstick pan, saute onion in olive oil until it starts to soften,
- Slice the sausages open, and squeeze the meat out of the casings, into the pan. Use a spatula to break them up into bite sized pieces, cook until browned all over.
- Add the garlic, olives, and banana slices, stir well and continue cooking until sausage pieces are cooked through.
- Stir in condensed soup, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, and pepper. Mix well to combine and coat everything evenly.
- Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 casserole dish or baking pan. Sprinkle shredded cheese over mixture.
- Arrange tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.
- Serve hot, topped with fresh parsley or extra shredded cheese, if desired!
Notes
Once cooled to room temperature, leftovers can be covered with plastic wrap - or transferred to an airtight container - and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 733kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 2161mg | Potassium: 730mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 627IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 3mg