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    Hanky Panky Sliders

    February 9, 2023 by Laura Ashley 6 Comments

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    Hanky Panky's are a delicious, old-fashioned appetizer served at potlucks, get-togethers and holidays. This slider spin is super easy and will be a crowd- pleaser for sure!

    hand grabbing a slider off a plate of slider sandwiches

    In my opinion, the best things in life are easy to make and delicious. This recipe for Hanky Panky Sliders checks both boxes. If you've never had Hanky Pankys, you're in for a real treat! The combination of sausage, beef, cheese and spices is a magical thing! Variations of the recipe have also been known to be called Party Pizzas, Polish Mistakes, Polish Disasters and S*%& on a Shingle.

    I've been in love with this appetizer for 30 years. I don't have a clue of it's origin, but for me it began with my aunts throwing Home Interior parties (home decor in the 1980s). These little numbers would always be included in the spread of goodies.

    Traditionally, the cheesy meat filling is spread on cocktail rye bread slices and baked in the oven (see recipe below). To be honest, I went to 3 stores and cocktail rye bread slices were nowhere to be found. They're more plentiful in the bakery department around Thanksgiving and Christmas. My usual plan B is to use regular rye bread slices cut in half, but they're just not as cute. Plan C, which might be my new favorite, is King's Hawaiian Pretzel Slider Buns!

    The combination of the savory filling, salty pretzel exterior and sweet bread is a beautiful thing! Obviously, they're great in their classic rye bread form, but these just might become your new favorite way of making them too! I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family does!

    What You'll Need

    • Breakfast Sausage
    • Hamburger
    • Cayenne Pepper
    • Oregano
    • Garlic Powder
    • American Cheese
    • King's Hawaiian Pretzel Slider Buns
    slider sandwich ingredients

    Tools You'll Need

    • Meat Chopper
    • Scoop
    • Skillet

    How to Make this Recipe

    1. Cook and crumble the meat in a skillet on medium-high heat until no longer pink and cooked through. Drain any excess grease in a colander or with a paper towel.
    browning ground beef in a pot
    1. Turn the heat to medium, and add the spices. Stir until combined well.
    2. Lay the cheese slices on top of the meat, and allow it to warm for 3 minutes. Stir the mixture until the cheese has fully melted and it's a cohesive mix.
    adding cheese slices to browned beef
    1. Separate the tops from the bottoms of the buns. To each of the bottom buns, add 2 tablespoons of the cooked filling. Add the top buns to the top and serve. (Optional: butter and toast the inside of the buns in a skillet prior to adding the filling.) These sliders are best served warm.

    Tips and Substitutions

    • Velveeta can be substituted for the American cheese. You can also use a combination of the two. Substituting with cheddar will not yield the creaminess that makes this recipe so delicious, but you can use it as well.
    • You can use ground turkey, mild, hot or homemade breakfast sausage.
    • Leftover filling is also excellent used as a filling for a grilled sandwich, quesadilla or over tortilla chips.
    • This can be an easy gluten-free appetizer by using corn tortilla chips or gluten-free bread as the base.
    • For a low carb version, halve and remove the membrane from mini sweet peppers, fill with the filling and bake in the oven or air fry.
    • If you want to make this a dip, add a can of Rotel, ¼ pound more American and/or Velveeta cheese and a splash of milk to your desired consistency. This is great to serve in a slow-cooker with tortilla chips and raw veggies.
    • You can make the filling ahead of time and reheat before your get-together.

    Storage

    • Store any leftover filling mixture in an air-tight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days
    • The filling can be frozen in an air-tight container up to 3 months.

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    This is a picture of a miniature sandwich. Between the pretzel bun is a filling of yellow cheese and hamburger and sausage meat. There’s also a tray of these sandwiches in the background.
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    Hanky Panky Sliders

    Traditionally served on a rye bread slice, this spin on the classic appetizer is the perfect blend of sausage, hamburger, seasonings and cheesy goodness!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: finger food, game day
    Servings: 24 servings
    Calories: 265kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 1 lb ground beef
    • 1 lb breakfast sausage
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ½ teaspoon oregano
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 lb American cheese
    • 24 King's Hawaiian Pretzel Slider Buns

    Instructions

    • To a medium skillet on medium-high heat, crumble and brown the beef and sausage until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease and return to the pan on medium heat. 
    • Fold in the cheese and spices and cook until the cheese is melted. 
    • Scoop 2 tablespoons of the cheesy meat mixture on each pretzel slider bun base. Place the top buns on top and serve. Optional, butter and toast the inside of the buns on the stovetop before adding the filling.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 211IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. VANESSA

      February 11, 2023 at 12:29 am

      I use the rye bread and just cut the bread in half. they are just bigger squares. my family likes this better!

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      • Laura Ashley

        February 13, 2023 at 7:57 pm

        Yes, they really are SUPER delicious with rye bread! 🙂

    2. Debbie DeFiore

      February 11, 2023 at 1:52 pm

      Hi Laura Ashley, I’m so excited to be on your email list. I also follow you on Instagram and I just love your recipes. So practical, comforting and most of all delicious. I think you are one of the most kindest, and sweetest people, and though I don’t know you I can tell you are a Christian. The Light of Christ surely and truly shines through you! I love how He can and able to work through others on something as simple as an Instagram Feed! Thanks be to God! and THANK YOU for who you are and what you do. You are a true blessing to so many.
      In Christ Love,
      Debbie DeFiore ♥️

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      • Laura Ashley

        February 16, 2023 at 1:32 pm

        Debbie, this comment has left my heart feeling so full! Thank you SO much for your kindness and support! I do try to be a witness to others as best I can on my platforms, and I'm happy to hear that it's what is coming across as well. I'm so happy you're here and that you like my content. I hope you have a blessed day!

    3. Elaine Cope

      March 03, 2023 at 5:58 pm

      5 stars
      These went over very well. So easy to make. Delicious with the pretzel buns.

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      • Laura Ashley

        March 05, 2023 at 7:07 pm

        That is fantastic to hear!! I'm so happy you made them and they were a hit!

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