Corn Dog Muffins
The corn dog is a popular American fast-food dish. It is similar to the hot dog, but with a cornmeal-battered and deep-fried sausage on a stick. For a fun twist, try making Corn Dog Muffins - they're mini and stick-free, perfect for holiday tables, buffets, or parties.
Ingredients
- 5 to 6 hot dogs
- 1/2 cup (207 g) finely ground yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup (168 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons (78 g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (130 g) butter, melted (for more flavor, brown the butter)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Directions
Recipe instructions Corn Dog Muffins
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a mini muffin tray with baking spray.
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Step 2
In a large bowl add the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Stir together with a spatula until combined.
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Step 3
In another bowl add the melted butter, eggs, and buttermilk and whisk until smooth.
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Step 4
Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir well, making sure there are no lumps or dry pockets of flour.
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Step 5
Cut each hot dog into 1-inch pieces. You’ll want 20 pieces total.
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Step 6
Using a tablespoon measure, distribute the cornbread batter into the greased muffin tray. Push a piece of hot dog into the batter of each well, making sure the hot dog goes all the way to the bottom.
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Step 7
Bake for 8-10 minutes until the muffins have risen, become a golden color, and a toothpick inserted into the cornbread portion of the muffin comes out clean.
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Step 8
Remove the muffins from the pan with the help of a small offset spatula. Serve the muffins warm with mustard, ketchup, or relish. They pack well making for a delicious lunch treat.
If you use less batter, you can make 24 muffins, but they won't be as cornbread-like. To get the best ratio, make only 20 muffins so you can leave 4 wells empty in the tin. You can keep Corn Dog Muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. I believe they taste equally good when served cold from the fridge.
