Hanky Panky Recipe

There is nothing improper about this Hanky Panky Recipe for old-fashioned, delicious cocktail rye bread appetizers.

Sometimes called a Polish Mistake, Hanky Pankies are topped with a combination of sausage, hamburger meat, and, what else, lots of gooey cheesy goodness!

If you have never had a Hanky Panky appetizer, you are in for a treat! They only take a few minutes to prepare and even less time to heat up and serve. They are perfect for the holidays, game nights, or even a great light lunch or dinner.

Hanky Pankies are a make-ahead wonder, and they freeze beautifully, which means you can always have them stockpiled in your freezer for impromptu guests or just when you want a little snack.[feast_advanced_jump_to]

Hanky Panky

Make and share this Hanky Panky recipe from Food.com.

Prep: 25min

Total: 35min

Yield: 10-12 serving(s)

Nutrition Facts: calories 374.1, Fat 28.7, Saturated Fat 13.1, Cholesterol 99.4, Sodium 990.5, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.9, Protein 22.7

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb hot pork sausage
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1 (16 ounce) package Velveeta cheese
• cayenne pepper
• red pepper flakes
• 1 loaf sliced rye cocktail bread

Instruction:

1. brown hamburger, sausage and onion.
2. Add Velveeta cheese until melted, sprinkle cayenne pepper and pepper flakes to taste.
3. Let cool completely.
4. Mound onto cocktail rye slices and bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or until bubbly.

Hanky Panky (Easy Recipe)

It might have a naughty name, but Hanky Panky is one heavenly appetizer. Loaded with meat and cheese, the only sinful thing is that you won’t want to share.

Prep: 15min

Total: 30min

Yield: 10-12

Nutrition Facts: calories 374 cal

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground hot pork sausage
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1 (16-ounce) package Velveeta cheese
• Cayenne pepper, to taste
• Red pepper flakes, to taste
• 1 loaf sliced rye cocktail bread

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together ground beef, sausage, and onion until the meats are no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain off excess fat.
3. Reduce the heat to low. Season with cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes to taste.
4. Slice the cheese into cubes and add them to the mixture. Stir until melted. Remove from heat.
5. Place rye bread slices onto a baking sheet. Top each piece with a spoonful of meat mixture. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and the cheese bubbles. Serve and enjoy!

Quick and Easy Hanky Pankies

If you have never had a Hanky Panky, you are in for a treat! There is nothing improper about this Hanky Panky Recipe for old-fashioned, delicious, cocktail rye bread appetizers, sometimes called a “polish mistake,” topped with a combination of sausage, hamburger meat and, what else, lots of gooey cheesy goodness!

Prep: 10min

Total: 50min

Yield: 36

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 126 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Trans Fat 0.4 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 302 mg, Fiber 0.03 g, Sugar 0.3 g, unSaturated Fat 5 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 ¼ pounds ground beef
• 1 pound hot pork sausage (I used Jimmy Dean’s)
• 1 pound processed cheese (I used Velveeta)
• 1 teaspoon ground oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 pinch fennel seeds
• 1 loaf thinly sliced party rye bread (sometimes called cocktail rye bread)

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Add ground beef and sausage to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir and cook until browned. Use a potato masher or large fork to break up any large clumps of meat.
3. When the meat has browned, drain off any excess fat.
4. Add oregano, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, and fennel seeds. Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for 20 minutes.
5. Cut the cheese into cubes and add to the meat mixture. Stir until the cheese has melted and everything is thoroughly blended, remove from the heat.
6. Use a small ice-cream scoop (about 1¼ inches in diameter) or a tablespoon to add a dollop of the meat and cheese mixture to each piece of bread.
7. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and the topping is bubbling.
8. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Hanky Panky Recipe

Cheesy and flavorful, this classic recipe is soon to be a new favorite. Put together this easy to make, crowd pleasing appetizer in just 30 minutes!

Prep: 5min

Total: 30min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 212 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 863 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, unSaturated Fat 4 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 pound hamburger
• 1 pound hot pork sausage
• 1 pound Velveeta cheese
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Rye or pumpernickel bread

Instruction:

1. Brown the meat and drain well and return to pan. Add Velveeta cheese, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, 1 teaspoon oregano and one teaspoon Worcestershire sauce.
2. Spread on individual-sized pumpernickel bread then bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, until bread is toasted and topping is bubbling.

Hanky Pankies! A delicious midwestern appetizer classic!

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