Imagine a blend of corn dogs and mini muffins – that’s what corn dog muffins are! They are a healthier variant of the classic corn dogs typically found at fairs and carnivals. They are easy to make, require less than half an hour to prepare and bake, and are perfect for a lunch snack, quick party appetizer or a picnic dish.
The creation of these muffins was motivated by a craving for corn dogs but without the effort and mess associated with deep frying. The cornbread batter strikes a balance of sweet and savory and bakes up to a brilliant golden-yellow color. Enjoy these muffins fresh from the oven or cold from the fridge with a side of ketchup or relish.
Here are some tips and substitutions to make these muffins:
– Use yellow cornmeal to achieve a deep yellow color in the muffins.
– All-purpose flour adds a lighter texture, but a gluten-free flour mix can make it allergen-friendly.
– No buttermilk? Make your own by mixing 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar into 1/2 cup of full-fat milk. Stir it and it will curdle.
– You can use regular melted butter, but browning the butter adds a lovely earthy flavor that complements the hot dogs.
– Hot dogs are the star in this recipe. Use around six 10-centimeter hot dogs for the whole batter. Cut them into 1-inch pieces to get that classic corn dog look.
For some variations:
– Add up to 1/2 cup of sweet corn kernels into the batter.
– Grated cheddar or Swiss cheese can provide a cheesy twist. Sprinkle it on top of the muffins before baking or add the cheese into the cornbread batter.
Serving suggestion:
– Once baked, the muffins have a crispy outside and a fluffy inside. Serve the muffins with various condiments like mustard, ketchup, relish, barbecue sauce, hot sauce, or honey.
Before starting, remember a couple of things:
– Do not bake these in a regular muffin tin as the size of the hot dogs would need to be adjusted, and the cooking time would be different.
– This recipe uses cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, butter, eggs, buttermilk, and hot dogs. For serving, you can use mustard, ketchup, or relish.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
– Calories: 380
– Fat: 22g
– Carbs: 38g
– Protein: 8g
