Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion, cooking until the beef is browned and fully cooked. Drain off any excess grease.

Season the beef mixture by stirring in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the seasoning is evenly distributed.

Add ketchup and mustard to the skillet, stirring to coat the beef. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors.

Take the skillet off the heat and mix in 3/4 cup of the chopped bacon and all of the diced pickles.

Spread the beef mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded Colby Jack cheese over the beef layer.

Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single, even layer on top of the cheese. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.

Take the dish out of the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese and 1/4 cup of chopped bacon over the tater tots. Place it back in the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!