Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole | Mama's Cooking

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 3/4 cup sliced sweet pickles, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups Thousand Island salad dressing, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (32-ounce) package frozen tater tots
• 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• pickle spears, optional, to taste, for serving