When gatherings with family or friends, we need appetizers that are enough to satisfy everyone, and this Hanky Panky recipe is exactly what we need. It’s an age-old classic that combines salty meats, melted cheese, and crusty rye bread in a bite-sized meal. Perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Yield: 40 to 50 Appetizers
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb spicy beef sausage or turkey sausage (Ground)
- 1 pkg (16 oz) Velveeta Cheese, diced
- 1 loaf cocktail rye bread, or party rye
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) so it’s ready to use.
Step 2: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and sausage until completely browned – Make sure to skim off any excess fat after cooking to prevent the ingredients from becoming mushy.
Step 3: Turn the heat down to low, then add the Velveeta cheese cubes, garlic salt, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes to the pan. Keep stirring until the cheese is completely melted and you get a creamy meat mix.
Step 4: Arrange the rye bread slices in a single layer on a baking tray, then place a generous amount of the meat and cheese mixture on each slice.
Step 5: Bake for 8-10 minutes – We want the bread to get nicely toasted while the top becomes bubbly and golden.
Step 6: Serve it to them hot straight from the oven!
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Why You’ll Love this Recipe
There are plenty of reasons to fall in love with this Hanky Panky Recipe. It makes the perfect salty, crispy bite, packed with gooey cheese and full of flavor, making it one of the best easy appetizers for big parties. It takes little effort, but the payoff is huge, and you can even prep the meat mixture ahead of time to ease the stress before your guests arrive. Whether you serve it with a fizzy cold soda or enjoy it as a satisfying snack, it’s simply comfort food.
I look forward to hearing how yours turned out! Did you add any extra spice? Drop a comment below and let me know your thoughts.
Hanky Panky Recipe
Serve this classic Hanky Panky appetizer at your next gathering — savory ground beef & sausage with melty cheese on crisp rye bread. Perfect party food idea, crowd pleasing appetizer recipe, easy game day snacks, and bite-size party treats that disappear fast.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb spicy beef sausage or turkey sausage (Ground)
- 1 pkg (16 oz) Velveeta Cheese, diced
- 1 loaf cocktail rye bread, or party rye
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) so it’s ready to use.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and sausage until completely browned – Make sure to skim off any excess fat after cooking to prevent the ingredients from becoming mushy.
- Turn the heat down to low, then add the Velveeta cheese cubes, garlic salt, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes to the pan. Keep stirring until the cheese is completely melted and you get a creamy meat mix.
- Arrange the rye bread slices in a single layer on a baking tray, then place a generous amount of the meat and cheese mixture on each slice.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes – We want the bread to get nicely toasted while the top becomes bubbly and golden.
- Serve it to them hot straight from the oven!
Notes
- Make Ahead – You can make the meat and cheese mixture up to 3 days in advance. Store it in the fridge, then spread on the bread and bake just before guests arrive.
- Storage – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to crisp the bread back up.
- Freezing – The meat mixture freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before using.
Nutrition Information
Yield
50Serving Size
1Amount Per ServingCalories 100Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 17mgSodium 97mgCarbohydrates 0gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 5g
Just a heads up—the calorie count and nutritional info here are just estimates! The actual numbers might vary a bit depending on the brands and ingredients you use.