Hanky Panky: 7 Cheesy Bites for Fun and Shenanigans
These classic Hanky Panky Appetizers are cheesy, meaty party bites made with sausage, ground beef, and Velveeta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb pork sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cocktail rye bread slices
- Ingredient Tips:
- Swap Velveeta for cheddar or pepper jack for a sharper flavor.
- Use ground turkey for a lean variation.
- Substitute rye bread with sourdough rounds or mini pita.
Instructions
- Set oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Cook sausage and ground beef together in a skillet until fully browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Add cubed Velveeta and stir until smooth and fully melted.
- Spoon the cheesy meat mixture onto cocktail rye bread slices.
- Arrange on baking sheet and bake 10–12 minutes until bubbly and crisp.
Notes
- These appetizers are quick and freezer-friendly.
- They are perfect for holidays, football parties, potlucks, and game day spreads.
- They are often the first appetizer to disappear.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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