Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Brown the meat: Heat your large skillet over medium heat and toss in the ground beef and hot sausage. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break the meat up as it cooks. You want everything browned evenly—this should take about 8-10 minutes.
- Drain the grease: Once the meat is fully cooked, go ahead and drain off most of the grease. I like to leave just a tiny bit to keep the mixture juicy, but not too much to make it greasy.
- Add the Velveeta: While the meat is still hot, toss in the cubes of Velveeta. Stir continuously until the cheese has completely melted into the meat. If you’re having trouble getting it to melt evenly, reduce the heat to low and give it a few extra minutes.
- Season it up: Once your cheese is melted, stir in the Worcestershire sauce, oregano, garlic salt, and regular salt. At this point, your kitchen should smell amazing.
- Prep the bread: Arrange the slices of party rye on your baking sheet. I like to go for a single layer so everything crisps up evenly.
- Top it off: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture onto each slice of bread. Don’t worry about being too precise here—just make sure each slice has a nice, generous helping.
- Broil or bake: Now, if you’re feeling confident with the broiler, pop these under for 2-3 minutes, keeping a close eye so they don’t burn. They’ll be ready when the tops are bubbly and golden. If you’re not a broiler fan, you can bake them at 350°F for 15-18 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: For a little extra flair, sprinkle with fresh or dried parsley before serving.
Notes
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How to serve these up in style
I like to serve Hanky Pankies on a big platter, maybe sprinkled with a little chopped parsley for color. They’re also great with a side of pickles or olives to cut through the richness. You can even stack them up in layers on a cake stand for a little extra pizzazz at a party!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers