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Start by baking the tater tots according to package instructions on a large rimmed sheet pan.
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However for this recipe we will remove them from the oven about 75% into the cooking process.
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Put the pizza sauce into a saucepan.
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Add the minced garlic into the pizza sauce, and bring to a simmer on the stove.
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Mix the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
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Add the green pepper, mushrooms and shallots into a skillet, and cook for about 5 minutes on medium heat, just to sweat the vegetables.
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Check the tater tots.
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As soon as they start to get crispy, remove them from the oven and sprinkle on the Italian seasoning mixture.
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Shower the tots with the sliced pepperoni, and place back into the oven for about 4 minutes.
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Remove pan from the oven, then drizzle the pizza sauce over the top.
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Spoon the vegetable mixture over the tots.
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Top with cheese, and place back into the oven until the cheese just begins to get golden.
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Serve immediately.
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The result is everything you want in a great pizza with the unexpected addition of tater tots.
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You get that great crispy exterior, and soft interior from the tots, plus that awesome stringy cheese, the vegetables and spicy pepperoni.
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Well, Ill say no more.
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Give these a shot!
