Hanky Panky Dip

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Hanky panky dip has all of the creamy, cheesy, sausage filled goodness of its namesake, but it is even easier to make. Keep it warm in a crockpot so you can snack on it all night long!

Crockpot filled with melted cheese dip with lots of sausage and hamburger in it next to a plate with crackers with some of the hanky panky dip on top.

If you want a new favorite dip, you are in the right place. This cheesy dip has a flavor kind of reminiscent of pizza and is fabulous on crackers and more.

Growing up, my family had two appetizers that were sure to make an appearance at big family gatherings. After holiday meals we would often have a game night and that is when the creamy clam dip and party ryes would come out.

No matter how full we were from the meal, somehow we were hungry enough to eat more. It is still a tradition today.

Skillet filled with browned ground beef and sausage mixture with ketchup and seasonings on top, being made into hanky panky dip.
Crockpot with seasoned sausage and hamburger mixture inside topped with cubes of velveeta to be melted in order to make hanky panky dip.

The problem is, I have been struggling to find the little cocktail squares of rye bread lately. I don’t know what happened, but none of our local stores seem to carry them.

So, this dip was born. It is essentially the same ingredients we use to top the rye bread, but with a little milk mixed in to make it a dippable consitency.

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It is pretty quick and easy to make. If you are in a hurry, you can melt the cheese in the skillet.

I just tossed everything in a crockpot and let it melt that way. Then I loaded it up and brought it with me to family dinner.

My siblings were excited as soon as they figured out what it was. It was a huge hit with everyone.

Plate of crackers topped with cheesy hanky panky dip next to a crockpot with more dip inside.
Hand holding a cracker topped with gooey hanky panky dip, ready to eat.

Now not being able to find the cocktail rye isn’t such a big deal. We have an alternative we like just as much!

If you like creamy, cheesy, sausage filled dips, you may also like stuffed mushroom dip. It is a dip inspired by another one of our absolute favorite appetizers, sausage stuffed mushrooms.

Plate with three crackers topped with cheesy sausage hanky panky dip next the to the crockpot it was cooked in.
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Hanky Panky Dip

Author: Carlee
Servings: 24 servings
Hanky panky dip has all of the creamy, cheesy, sausage filled goodness of its namesake, but it is even easier to make. Keep it warm in a crockpot so you can snack on it all night long!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 2 hours 10 minutes
Total: 2 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound hot sausage
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 Tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 pounds Velveeta
  • ½ cup milk
  • crackers for serving

Instructions 

  • In a large skillet, crumble and brown the sausage and ground beef. Drain any excess grease.
    1 pound hot sausage, 1 pound lean ground beef
  • Stir in the ketchup and seasonings.
    2 Tablespoons ketchup, 1 Tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Transfer to a slow cooker and add the cheese and milk.
    2 pounds Velveeta, ½ cup milk
  • Cook on low heat for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • When the cheese is melted, it is ready to go. You can reduce the heat to warm to hold or go ahead and serve with crackers.

Notes

For quicker preparation, melt the cheese into the sausage over low heat on the skillet. Then either go ahead and serve or transfer the dip to a crockpot to keep it warm. 

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Nutrition Information

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 756mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 427IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 1mg
“Cooking With Carlee” is not a dietitian or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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Carlee is a busy mom that loves to share family friendly recipes. There are a mix of quick and easy Midwest comfort food meals and plenty of sweet treats.

Whether you are looking for an old fashioned recipe from Carlee's grandma's recipe box or a new meal to feed your family, you are in the right place. There are plenty of delicious recipes for every cooking skill level and amount of time available.

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2 Comments

  1. Karen's Kitchen Stories says:

    How have I never heard of hanky panky? Ever? I love the name and have gone the rabbit hole reading about it! This dip adaptation sounds amazing.

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    1. Isn’t it a funny name? It tastes really good too and I am happy that we can still enjoy it even when we struggle to find the cocktail rye squares!

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