Hot Rye Appetizers Recipes

HEARTY RYE MELTS

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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Add chili powder and cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Spread a heaping tablespoonful on 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Ingredients

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

CHEESE RYE APPETIZERS

"I enjoy serving this hors d'oeuvre at family gatherings. It can be mixed ahead of time, refrigerated, and then spread on bread and baked at the last minute. Even kids like it." -Joyce Dykstra, Lansing, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°. In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Spread a rounded tablespoonful over each slice of bread. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 6-8 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Ingredients

2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley or 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
30 slices snack rye bread

HANKY PANKIES

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.

Provided by RENE1959

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Hot Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 50.5 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1031.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

Ingredients

1 pound fresh, ground pork sausage
3 tablespoons minced onion
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup process cheese sauce
16 ounces cocktail rye bread

MINI REUBENS

These are appetizers, very easy and very good!

Provided by MRSCANUCK

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Beef

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

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Steps:

Preheat the oven's broiler.
Arrange cocktail rye slices on a baking sheet. Top each one with about 2 teaspoons of thousand island salad dressing, then fold about 1/2 slice of corned beef to fit the bread, and lay over the dressing. Place a small amount of sauerkraut over the meat, then top with 1/4 slice of the Swiss cheese, or a slice about as big as the bread.
Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 58.8 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 994 mg, Sugar 4 g

Ingredients

1 (1 pound) loaf cocktail rye bread
1 cup thousand island dressing
1 ½ pounds deli sliced corned beef
1 (16 ounce) jar sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1 pound sliced Swiss cheese

CHEESY REUBEN APPETIZER

If you're a Reuben sandwich fan, you'll love these easy-to-make appetizers.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F.
Mix cream cheese, 1 cup of the Swiss cheese, the dressing and corned beef. Spread in pie plate, 9x1 1/4 inches, or quiche dish, 9x1 1/2 inches. Top with sauerkraut and remaining 1/2 cup Swiss cheese. (Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours if desired.)
Bake about 15 minutes or until bubbly around edge. Serve hot with pretzel crackers or cocktail bread. Garnish with chives and radishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (6 ounces)
1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
4 ounces deli sliced corned beef, chopped
1/2 cup well-drained sauerkraut
Pretzel crackers, if desired
Cocktail rye bread slices, if desired
Chopped fresh chives, if desired
Sliced radishes, if desired