Hanky Panky Appetizers

Published by Kate

These hot and cheesy little appetizers are the perfect addition to any gathering!

5 from 10 votes

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 107 kcal

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. ground hot sausage (such as Jimmy Dean or Bob Evans)
1 lb. Velveeta
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon salt
1 loaf party rye bread
Chopped parsley (fresh or dried, optional garnish)

Instructions

Place the ground beef and ground hot sausage in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook until browned and cooked through, breaking the meat up as it cooks.
While the meat is cooking, cut the Velveeta into cubes.
Once the meat is cooked, drain the grease off. It doesn’t have to be perfect, just get the majority of it out of the pan.
Add the Velveeta, and continue to cook until the Velveeta is melted.
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, oregano, garlic salt, and regular salt.
Preheat broiler to high.
Line a baking sheet with slices of rye bread.
Place a 2-tablespoon-sized scoop of the cheese and meat mixture onto each slice of bread.
Broil the appetizers until hot and bubbly, about 2–3 minutes. Watch carefully so they don’t burn! If you don't want to use a broiler, bake for 15–18 minutes at 350°F.
If desired, sprinkle with fresh or dried chopped parsley after baking. Enjoy!

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Notes

Variations

Replace hot sausage with mild sausage or regular hamburger
Use soy sauce in place of Worcestershire sauce
Experiment with the spices. Add a little ground pepper or swap garlic powder for garlic salt. Leave out the oregano and/or chopped parsley, if desired.
Make these on another type of bread such as sourdough, pumpernickel, or other bread flavor of choice. Use smaller slices of bread. If needed, cut larger slices of bread in half or quarters.

Storage information

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat under the broiler until warm and bubbly (about 2 minutes). Or, place them in a 350°F oven for 5-8 minutes.

Make-ahead and freezer instructions

Assemble the appetizers as directed, but don’t broil them. Freeze the appetizers in a single layer on a cookie sheet for an hour, then place in resealable freezer bags for up to 3 months. To reheat, broil from frozen, 2–3 minutes. You can also bake them at 350°F for 15–20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 426mgPotassium: 141mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 161IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 1mg

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