The Rancher's Delight Casserole is a comforting and delicious family dish that combines ground beef, corn, melted cheddar, and creaminess from a mushroom soup and sour cream. All of this is layered under a crispy carpet of tater tots, making it a delight for any weeknight dinner.
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and warm a large skillet over medium heat.
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Cook the ground beef in the preheated skillet until browned. Drain any excess grease.
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To the beef, add the finely chopped onion, cooking until the onions are translucent.
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Stir in the corn, Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, 2/3 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, milk, sour cream, black pepper, and cooked chopped bacon. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
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Spread the beef and cheese mixture evenly in a 9x13 pan. Align the tater tots on top of the mixture.
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Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
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Remove casserole from the oven and sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Return to oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.