Description
Learn how to make the perfect Hanky Panky recipe, a classic savory appetizer with ground beef, cream cheese, and Worcestershire sauce on rye bread. Perfect for parties and gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces (1 package) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 loaf rye bread, sliced
- Optional: Garlic powder, onion powder, or hot sauce for extra flavor
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks until it is fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the softened cream cheese to the skillet with the ground beef. Stir until the cream cheese is completely melted and well combined with the beef. The mixture should be smooth and creamy.
- Pour in the Worcestershire sauce and stir well to incorporate it into the beef and cheese mixture. If desired, add garlic powder, onion powder, or hot sauce to taste.
- Spread the beef mixture generously on slices of rye bread. You can either serve them as is or bake them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes, or until the bread is lightly toasted and the filling is bubbly. If baking, keep a close eye to prevent burning.
Notes
- Use Quality Ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the taste. Opt for good quality ground beef and cream cheese.
- Don’t Overcook the Beef: Brown the beef properly but avoid overcooking it, as it can become dry.
- Soften the Cream Cheese: Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened so it mixes smoothly with the beef.
- Toast the Bread (Optional): Toasting the rye bread lightly before adding the filling can prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Add a Kick: For a spicier version of the hanky panky recipe, add a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Skillet, Baking (Optional)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 appetizer
- Calories: Approx. 120 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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