Description
Hanky Panky is a classic, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. This recipe features a savory blend of ground beef, cheese, and Italian seasonings served hot on rye bread. Easy to make and always a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet dry Italian salad dressing mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Rye bread slices for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Break it apart with a spoon and drain off any excess grease.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the cubed Velveeta cheese to the skillet with the browned ground beef. Stir until the Velveeta is melted and smooth.
- Add the softened cream cheese, dry Italian salad dressing mix, and garlic powder to the skillet. Continue to stir until everything is well combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Spoon the hanky panky mixture onto slices of rye bread. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
- Sauté chopped onions or bell peppers with the ground beef for added flavor.
- Experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack or cheddar for a unique twist.
- For a lower-fat version, use lean ground beef and reduced-fat cream cheese.
- Serve with crackers or tortilla chips for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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