Pizza Party Ryes
Get ready to wow your guests with these irresistible Pizza Party Ryes—a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines the best flavors of pizza with a delightful bite-sized twist! Perfect for game days, potlucks, or festive celebrations, this recipe layers savory ground beef, seasoned pork sausage, and finely chopped pepperoni atop crisp cocktail rye bread slices. A rich blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, and a hint of garlic powder transforms these mini pizzas into gooey, flavorful bites. Ready in just 30 minutes, these golden, bubbly snacks are a breeze to prepare and serve warm, offering bold, cheesy goodness in every bite. Whether you’re hosting a party or looking for an easy snack, these Pizza Party Ryes are a guaranteed hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 50 slices cocktail rye bread slices
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 1 cup pepperoni, finely chopped
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and ground pork sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbles, until fully cooked and browned (approximately 8 to 10 minutes). Drain any excess grease.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the finely chopped pepperoni, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Mix well until the cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Lay the cocktail rye bread slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the pizza mixture onto each slice of rye bread, spreading it evenly to cover the surface.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the bread edges are crispy and the topping is bubbly and slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 2 minutes. Serve warm as a fun and flavorful appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.8 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 440 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 11.6 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 121 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 146 mg | 3% | |
*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.
