Hearty Rye Melts Recipe

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When we moved from the Midwest to Kentucky, we were invited to a neighborhood gathering, where this appetizer was served. “Hanky panky”—as it’s often called around here—is traditionally served at Derby Day parties, but at our home it’s become a year-round favorite.

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Hearty Rye Melts Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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With Johnsonville Italian Sausage.
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1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), shredded
24 slices snack rye bread
Fresh parsley sprigs, stems removed

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add chili powder and cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Spread a heaping tablespoonful onto each slice of bread. Place on a baking sheet.
Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until edges of bread begin to crisp. Garnish with parsley. Serve warm. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 2 each equals 167 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 422 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Originally published as Hearty Rye Melts in Country April/May 2006, p49