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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
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Add the corn, condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup of shredded cheese, milk, sour cream, onion powder, black pepper, and bacon to the skillet. Mix well to combine.
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In a 9x13-inch baking dish, layer the ground beef mixture at the bottom. Sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese, then evenly top with the tater tots in a single layer.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, uncovered, until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
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Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes until melted.