Cherry-Popping Hotdish | TASTE

Ingredients

• 1 lb uncooked bacon, diced
• 1 md onion, diced
• 4 ears sweet corn, kernels sliced from the cob, or 1 can corn niblets
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 (5-ounce) can tomato paste
• 3 c leftover mashed potatoes, or 1 bag frozen Tater Tots
• Hot sauce (optional)
• Kosher salt and pepper
• Chopped parsley, for garnish