Here’s the classic retro party favorite everyone still devours — Hanky Panky Bites. Cheesy, savory, and dangerously snackable. 🧀🥩
Hanky Panky Bites
Ingredients (Makes ~40 bites)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork sausage (mild or hot)
- 1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 loaf cocktail rye bread (or party rye)
Instructions
1. Brown the Meat
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and sausage together.
- Drain excess grease.
2. Add Cheese
- Reduce heat to low.
- Stir in cubed Velveeta until fully melted and smooth.
3. Assemble
- Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C.
- Place rye bread slices on a baking sheet.
- Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of meat-cheese mixture onto each slice.
4. Bake
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until bubbly and lightly crisp on the edges.
5. Serve
- Serve hot — they disappear fast!
Make-Ahead & Party Tips
- Meat mixture can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 2 days
- Assemble and bake just before serving
- Keep warm in a slow cooker on LOW
Popular Variations
- Spicy: Use hot sausage or add crushed red pepper
- Extra cheesy: Mix in shredded cheddar
- Mini sliders: Serve on small Hawaiian rolls
If you want, I can also share a 3-ingredient version, a slow cooker party method, or a holiday-sized batch guide.
