Tatortot Italian Sausage Breakfast Casserole

What you need:

• 1 lb. mild ground Italian sausage
• 1 lb. spicy ground Italian sausage
• Olive oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup sliced green onion, divided
• 1 pkg. (32 oz.) frozen tatortots, thaw partially while sausage cooks
• 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 1/2 cups half and half
• 10 large eggs
• 4 oz. onion and chive cream cheese, softened
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. ground mustard
• Dash of ground nutmeg

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add sausage and 1/2 cup green onions and cook until sausage is browned and crumbled.
3. Add garlic, salt, and Worcestershire sauce and cook for 1 more minute. Drain, if needed.
4. Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
5. Layer tatortots in the baking dish and sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
6. Top with cooked sausage and 1/4 cup green onions. Top with 1 cup cheese.
7. Whisk together half and half, eggs, cream cheese, salt to taste, black pepper, ground mustard, and nutmeg.
8. Pour the egg mixture over the top and then top with 1/2 cup cheese.
9. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 50 to 60 minutes.
10. Rest for 5 to 10 minutes and then sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup green onions.

Recipe from Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen

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