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Classic Hanky Panky Appetizer Recipe

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Make this easy appetizer recipe, a retro party snack featuring a savory, cheesy meat mixture served on toasted bread. It is a simple crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for game days or holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground pork sausage
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (10 ounce) package shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 loaf pumpernickel bread, sliced thinly or 1 package sturdy crackers

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground pork sausage and ground beef together. Break the meat apart as it cooks. Drain off all the excess grease completely.
  3. Return the cooked meat to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low.
  4. Add the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to the meat mixture.
  5. Stir constantly until all the cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and well combined. This is your cheesy meat dip appetizer filling.
  6. Spread a generous layer of the hot mixture onto each slice of pumpernickel bread or cracker. Do not overload the bread.
  7. Place the prepared bread slices or crackers on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and the edges of the bread are lightly toasted.
  9. Serve these appetizer bites warm immediately.

Notes

  • For a slightly different texture, you can substitute the pumpernickel bread with rye bread or sturdy water crackers.
  • If you prefer a spicier flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the cheese mixture.
  • You can assemble these sausage cream cheese bites ahead of time. Cover the assembled bread slices and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add 3-5 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.

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