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Hanky Panky Recipe slices topped with a sausage and melted cheese mixture, garnished with fresh thyme sprigs, served on a white plate with a cocktail glass in the background.

Hanky Panky Recipe

A retro party appetizer from the 1960s Hanky Panky Recipe with just 3 ingredients: sausage, Velveeta, and cocktail rye. Cheesy, savory, and always a crowd favorite.
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Course: Appetizer, Party Food
Cuisine: American, Retro
Keyword: Best hanky Panky recipe, Hanky Panky appetizer, Hanky Panky cocktail, Hanky Panky cocktail history, Hanky panky recipe cocktail, Hanky panky recipe pioneer woman, Traditional hanky panky recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Broil Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet (For browning sausage)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (To combine sausage and cheese)
  • 2–3 Baking sheets (Depending on batch size)
  • 1 Small spoon/knife (For spreading mixture)
  • Optional Cooling racks (For resting after baking)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground pork sausage - Hot or mild
  • 1 lb Velveeta cheese - Cubed
  • 1 loaf Cocktail rye bread - About 24 slices
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce - Optional
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder - Optional
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder - Optional
  • ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes - Optional for spice

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown sausage, breaking into small crumbles. Drain excess grease, leaving ~1 tbsp. (5–7 minutes).
    A stainless-steel skillet with browned sausage pieces cooking in oil, stirred with a wooden spatula.
  • Add cubed Velveeta to warm sausage, stir until melted and smooth. Season with optional spices (3–4 minutes).
    A black skillet filled with sliced sausage and cubes of Velveeta cheese melting into a creamy mixture.
  • Place rye bread slices on baking sheets. Spread ~1 tablespoon sausage-cheese mixture evenly on each slice, covering edges.
    A metal baking sheet lined with square slices of rye bread covered in assorted seeds, with a hand sprinkling more seeds from a small bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 8–10 minutes until bubbly. For golden tops, broil 1–2 minutes. Serve immediately.
    Toasted bread slices topped with a sausage and melted cheese mixture, garnished with fresh thyme sprigs, served on a white plate with a cocktail glass in the background.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 30g | Calories: 120kcal (6%) | Carbohydrates: 7g (2%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 8g (12%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg (7%) | Sodium: 320mg (14%) | Potassium: 70mg (2%) | Fiber: 0.5g (2%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 150IU (3%) | Calcium: 80mg (8%) | Iron: 0.6mg (3%)
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