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Hanky Panky
Your favorite cocktail bread topped with delicious ground beef and sausage in a mix of seasonings and creamy Velveeta cheese.
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If you’ve never heard of Hanky Panky, you’ve got to try it to believe how delicious it is. Old-fashioned Hanky Panky is the perfect get-together food. Enjoy it for any occasion or as a quick, delicious weeknight meal. Mouth-watering ground beef and pork sausage are mixed with creamy and flavorful Velveeta cheese and seasoning to create a simple but oh-so-addictive treat.
Hanky Panky Ingredients
You’ll need:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound hot pork sausage
- 1 pound Velveeta cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Rye bread or pumpernickel bread
Substitutions and Additions
HOT PORK SAUSAGE – For a milder version, choose a milder sausage.
VELVEETA CHEESE – Substitute melted cheddar in place of Velveeta. Your result won’t be as creamy, but the taste will still be delicious.
How to Make This Hanky Panky Recipe
STEP ONE: Brown the meat and drain well and return to pan. Add Velveeta cheese, garlic salt, salt, oregano, and Worcestershire sauce.
PRO TIP: Keep pre-portioned packages of cooked ground meat in your freezer to make whipping up a batch of Hanky Panky even quicker.
STEP TWO: Spread on individual-sized pumpernickel bread, then bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, until bread is toasted and the topping is bubbling.
How To Serve
Whether as an hors d’oeuvre, an appetizer, or a main, Hanky Pankys are easy to serve. Spoon hot mixture over your choice of party bread or crackers, or keep the mixture warm in a crockpot and allow guests to top their own as desired.
Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: Store the meat mixture in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
IN THE FREEZER: The perfect way to freeze hanky panky is to spoon the mixture onto a cookie sheet and freeze. Individually wrap and keep frozen for up to 3 months so you can take out as many servings as you need.
REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: Remove from the freezer and place on a baking sheet. Heat through for about 10-15 minutes at 425 degrees, and top your cocktail bread before serving.
Whatever the occasion, everyone will love the savory flavor of this quick and easy any-time dish made with simple ingredients that you likely have on hand. That sounds like a recipe for success!
FAQ:
Question: Can you serve the Hanky panky mixture on a bun?
Answer: Try serving it on mini slider buns instead of party bread.
Question: Can I use chicken or turkey instead?
Answer: For a lighter, healthier version, use ground turkey, chicken meat, or sausage.
Question: How can I add even more “heat” to my Hanky Panky?
Answer: Add crushed red pepper, hot sauce, or some extra sharp cheese if you like your food extra spicy.
Hanky Panky Recipe
Your favorite cocktail bread topped with delicious ground beef and sausage in a mix of seasonings and creamy Velveeta cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound hot pork sausage
- 1 pound Velveeta cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Rye bread or pumpernickel bread
Instructions
- Brown the meat and drain well and return to pan. Add Velveeta cheese, garlic salt, salt, oregano and Worcestershire sauce.
- Spread on individual-sized pumpernickel bread then bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, until bread is toasted and topping is bubbling.
Notes
TIP: You can also freeze individually by storing in a single layer in a freezer-safe bag or container. Remove and bake for 10-15 minutes at 425°F.
TIP: Make these individual appetizers on slices of rye bread or you can also whip up a batch in the crockpot on low heat and serve it over tortilla chips.
TIP: Ground meat can be cooked ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer in a Ziploc for use later. This would save you a bit of extra time in preparing this tasty appetizer.
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