Cocktail Rye Pizza Appetizers
Transform your appetizer game with these delightful Cocktail Rye Pizza Appetizers, the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack for your next party or game day gathering! Featuring crispy cocktail rye bread as the base, each bite is loaded with a rich, cheesy topping made from a savory blend of ground beef, Italian sausage, gooey processed cheese, and shredded mozzarella. A touch of pizza sauce, dried oregano, and optional red pepper flakes deliver classic pizza flavors with a kick of spice, while chopped parsley adds a fresh, vibrant garnish. Ready in just 30 minutes, these bite-sized mini pizzas offer the perfect combination of crunchy, cheesy, and hearty in every bite. Serve them warm and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 32 slices cocktail rye bread
- 0.5 pounds ground beef
- 0.5 pounds ground Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 8 ounces processed cheese (such as Velveeta), cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and ground Italian sausage together until browned and fully cooked, breaking up the meat with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat and return the pan to the stovetop.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the cubed processed cheese to the skillet. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and incorporated with the meat.
Stir in the pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, dried oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well until everything is creamy and evenly combined. Remove from heat.
Lay the slices of cocktail rye bread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets.
Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the cheesy meat mixture onto each slice of rye bread, spreading it out evenly to cover most of the slice.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the topping is hot and bubbly and the edges of the bread are slightly crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired for garnish.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
111 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.0 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 285 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 88 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
