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Hanky Pankies

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"These rye slices topped with sausage and cheese are so easy and so delicious that they are sure to please. In fact, my husband loves them so much that I sometimes make them on regular-sized rye bread for dinner." — RENE1959

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Original recipe makes 2 dozen Change Servings

1 pound fresh, ground pork sausage
3 tablespoons minced onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup process cheese sauce
16 ounces cocktail rye bread

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Directions

In a large skillet, cook sausage over a medium heat until it is browned and cooked through. Stir onion, garlic powder, black pepper, and process cheese into the skillet. Stir until the cheese is melted and the ingredients are well combined.
Spread 1 tablespoon of mixture onto each slice of cocktail rye. Serve warm.

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PREP 2 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Feb 06, 2004

I haven't heard of Hanky Pankies in years! I make mine with one pound ground beef, one pound sausage, Velveeta cheese, various spices, then spread on rye cocktail bread. Great to freeze and pop under the broiler when company comes (like the Crabbies recipe on this site, too.)

—KOALAGIRL

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 09, 2010

I love these things at parties and keep trying to find a recipe that I like to make them myself. I can't seem to find the right recipe. Maybe it's my choice of cheese? When I read "process cheese sauce" I read that as "melt Velveeta". Somehow, these always taste like sausage and Velveeta, not a blended flavor that tastes good. Also, as the Velveeta cools, these turn hard as a rock and have an unpleasant texture. I will keep looking.

—Karen Martin

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47 Ratings

Jan 25, 2004

I make these and then put on a cookie sheet to freeze, then transfer to freezer bag. Pop in the toaster oven to heat (350 for about 15 minutes). Makes a good am or afternoon snack. I have also made with beef (or turkey) added so that there are equal parts pork, beef, and processed cheese.

—LJBEASLEY

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Jan 25, 2004

This recipe is a keeper! My family loves these, they make a great appetizer. When making them, I use equal parts of lean ground beef and sausage. My family prefers the meat mixture over using just sausage.

—MARGE ARMAN

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Jan 25, 2004

Another great make ahead recipe. I use spicey pork sausage and a little more cheese. I also do what an earlier reviewer said and freeze. When I'm having a party I make these earlier in the week. I assemble them, put them on a tray in the freezer for about 1/2 hour, then put individual pieces in a freezer bag. On party day I take them out of the freezer and bake.

—PYTNPLACE

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Feb 05, 2004

I have a similar recipe from my grandmother. She used 1 pound of ground beef and 1 pound of ground pork sausage. She would also add 1-2 tsp. of Worshestershire Sauce and instead of the process cheese sauce she used 1 brick of Velveeta. Both variations are great. My grandmother's variation makes about 50 pieces.

—REEVETH

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Jan 25, 2004

Great recipe! My family loves this one. I get requests for it at all family get togethers. They never last long!

—~Leah~

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Jan 25, 2004

Loved these since I can remember!

—CHEFJACQUIE

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Nutrition

Calories
381 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
25.2 g
8%

Cholesterol
51 mg
17%

Fat
25.3 g
39%

Fiber
2.8 g
11%

Protein
12.4 g
25%

Sodium
1032 mg
41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Hanky Pankies

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 381
Calories from Fat: 228

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.3g 39 %
Saturated Fat 10.3g 51 %
Cholesterol 51mg 17 %
Sodium 1032mg 41 %
Potassium 237mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 25.2g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 2.8g 11 %
Protein 12.4g 25 %
** Sugars 3.7g
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 17 %
Iron 18 %
** Thiamin 45 %
** Niacin 29 %
** Vitamin B6 10 %
** Magnesium 8 %
** Folate 29 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.