Party Ryes Recipes

PARTY RYE HORS D'OEUVRES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix cheese, olives, onions, and mayonnaise (just enough mayo to get to spreading consistency).
• Spread mixture on slices of rye bread (not too thin).
• Place bread on baking sheet and bake in hot oven until cheese melts, about 5 -7 minutes.
• Devour! But be careful -- it will singe the roof of your mouth if you're not careful. (;.

GAME DAY CUCUMBER PARTY RYES

Steps:

• 1. Mix dip mix with cream cheese, 1 tsp. dill, cracked pepper and sour cream. Spread on party rye slices. Top with a cucumber slice (or Roma tomato slice). Sprinkle with dry dill weed.
• 2. Top with additional toppings, if desired.
• 3. ***Instead of cucumber slices, I sometimes also make half with a slice of Roma Tomato for an attractive party platter.

RYE BREAD PARTY PIZZAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a medium baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Place ground beef and ground pork sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
• Place processed cheese food in a large, microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high 3 to 4 minutes, or until processed cheese food is melted.
• Into the bowl with melted processed cheese food, mix Worcestershire sauce and ketchup. When thoroughly blended, mix in beef and pork.
• Place approximately 2 tablespoons of the mixture on each slice of cocktail rye bread.
• Arrange cocktail rye bread slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned and crisp.

PARTY PIZZAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef and sausage until no longer pink; drain. Add the cheese, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup and seasonings; stir until cheese is melted. Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons hot mixture on each bread slice. Place on ungreased baking sheets., Freeze pizzas or bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. , To use frozen pizzas: Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

PARTY RYE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Brown sausage and ground beef.
• Chop in skillet till in fine pieces.
• Drain.
• Add tabasco and Velveeta cheese and mix until melted.
• Spread on the small party rye bread.
• Bake at 300 degrees until hot, usually 10-15 minutes.
• These are easy to prepare in advance.
• freeze then, when needed pop them into the oven for impromptu parties.

PARTY RYE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and dressing mix.
• Spread on slices of party rye bread, then top with cucumber slices.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

" GO BEARS!" PARTY RYES

Steps:

• Brown meats and drain off fat.
• Add meats and cheese in frying pan and stir over low heat until melted. Mix in spices and Worcestershire sauce.
• Spread mixture on cocktail rye slices.
• Place on cookie sheet and bake approximately 10 minutes at 400°F until hot. Serve hot or warm.

PARTY RYES

Steps:

• Spread cream cheese onto bread slices (don't skimp but don't over do it).
• Place cucumber round on top of spread.
• Add a pinch of dressing mix to the top of cucumber and sprinkle.

PEPPERIDGE FARM PARTY RYE

Steps:

• 1. Mix mayonnaise, parmesan and onion
• 2. Spread the party rye with the mixture--not too much on each slice because you don't want the bread to be soggy after it broils
• 3. sprinkle with paprika--as much or as little as you want
• 4. Put a thin slice of pepperoni on each slice of bread
• 5. put under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes or until the mixture bubbles
• 6. (please note that I put 5 minutes of cook time in the cooking category because I had to put something--but it only takes 2-3 minutes)

RYE PARTY PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring water and butter to a boil. Add the flours, parsley, garlic powder and salt all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny., Drop batter by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with caraway. Bake until golden brown, 18-20 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Immediately cut a slit in each puff to allow steam to escape; cool. , In a large bowl, combine the first 8 filling ingredients. Stir in olives. Split puffs; add filling.