Make these mini rye bread pizza snacks for your next party. They're made with a melty cheddar cheese sauce (no Velveeta!) and a hearty meat mixture of beef and sausage. A crowd-pleasing, bite-sized appetizer!
Pre-heat oven to 325° and arrange rye bread slices on a baking sheet.
1 loaf cocktail or party size Rye bread
Heat a large skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and sausage. Break apart with a spoon and cook until brown (let it rest some to create a nice Maillard reaction). Season with salt as it's cooking to layer in flavor.
1 pound ground beef, 1 pound ground Italian sausage
Once cooked, drain the excess fat, then stir in the oregano, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and additional salt and pepper as needed. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a separate skillet or saucepan, create a roux by melting the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and continue cooking for a few minutes to get the flour taste to cook out. Slowly whisk in warmed milk. Whisk in mustard powder and white pepper. Remove from heat.