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Classic Hanky Panky Appetizer Recipe

Close-up of a single slice of toast topped with savory ground meat mixture and melted cheese, ready to eat as a hanky panky recipe.
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Make this easy, cheesy, savory meat spread served on toasted bread. This retro appetizer is a crowd-pleasing favorite perfect for game days or holiday parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (10.25 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undrained
  • 1 cup 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 package pumpernickel or rye bread slices (or crackers)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the pork sausage, breaking it up as it cooks, until it is fully browned. Drain off all the grease.
  3. Return the cooked sausage to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low.
  4. Add the softened cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the sausage.
  5. Stir the mixture constantly until all ingredients are melted and fully combined into a smooth, hot cheesy appetizer spread.
  6. Spread a layer of the mixture onto each slice of bread or cracker.
  7. Place the prepared bread or crackers on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges of the bread are lightly toasted and the topping is bubbly.
  9. Serve these quick party bites warm as finger foods for parties.

Notes

  • For a slightly different texture, you can substitute ground beef for half of the sausage.
  • If you are serving this as a dip, you can skip the bread and serve the mixture hot in a small oven-safe dish with sturdy crackers for dipping.
  • This recipe can be made ahead; store the cooled meat mixture in the refrigerator for up to two days. Reheat gently before spreading onto the bread for baking.

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