Fiesta Appetizers

The fact that these go from freezer to oven means less last-minute kitchen fuss...and more time to spend with guests!

Fiesta Appetizers

Average Rating: 4

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 15 min.
YIELD: about 4 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 pound Mexican Velveeta, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 loaf (1 pound) snack rye bread
  • Minced fresh parsley, optional

Instructions

  • 1. In a large skillet, cook the beef, sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the cheese, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings.
  • 2. Spread rye bread slices with 1 heaping tablespoon of mixture; place on baking sheets. Broil 4-6 in. from heat for 3 minutes or until bubbly. May be frozen and broiled without thawing. If desired, sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3 each: 270 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 753mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.