Cook Bacon Preheat oven to 375°F. In a 12-inch cast-iron or oven-going skillet cook bacon over medium heat, until browned and crisp, about 7 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate with slotted spoon, reserving 1 Tbsp. of drippings in the skillet. Set bacon aside.

Make Filling Add onion and bell pepper to drippings in skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add ground beef and sausage. Cook, stirring, until meat is crumbly, browned, and no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Drain fat, if desired. Return meat mixture to skillet. Stir in soup, milk, sour cream, and black pepper. Stir in corn and ½ cup of the cheese.

Assemble Sprinkle top evenly with remaining 1 cup cheese. Arrange potato nuggets in concentric circles over cheese layer. Sprinkle potato nuggets with remaining with reserved bacon.

Bake Bake in preheated oven until top is golden brown and beef mixture is bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve hot.