Hanky Panky Appetizers
These hot, cheesy appetizers combine ground beef and spicy sausage melted with Velveeta, served on rye bread for a crowd-pleasing party treat that's quick to prepare and delicious.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet for browning meat
- 1 baking sheet to broil or bake appetizers
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground hot sausage such as Jimmy Dean or Bob Evans
- 1 lb Velveeta cheese cubed
- 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 ground beef and hot sausage in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and fully cooked.
- Cut Velveeta into cubes while the meat is cooking.
- Drain most of the grease from the skillet and return to heat.
- Add Velveeta cubes to the skillet and cook, stirring until melted.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, oregano, garlic salt, and salt.
- Preheat the broiler to high.
- Line a baking sheet with slices of party rye bread.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cheese and meat mixture onto each bread slice.
- Broil appetizers for 2–3 minutes until hot and bubbly, watching to avoid burning.
- Alternatively, bake at 350°F for 15–18 minutes if not using broiler.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh rye bread for best texture.
- Watch broiler closely to prevent burning.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently.