Description
Irresistible corn dog muffins blend classic fair-style comfort with homemade goodness, combining sweet cornbread and savory hot dogs in one delightful bite. Crispy outside and tender inside, these muffins offer a playful twist you’ll crave for quick snacks or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 hot dogs
- 1 cup milk
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp honey
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and generously grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or butter to ensure easy release.
- Slice hot dogs into small, bite-sized pieces that will distribute evenly throughout the muffin batter.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined and free of lumps.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in milk, beaten egg, vegetable oil, and honey.
- Gently fold the wet and dry ingredients together, stirring until just incorporated – avoid overmixing to maintain a tender muffin texture.
- Fold the chopped hot dog pieces into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup approximately 2/3 full to allow room for rising.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the muffin tops turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to complete cooling.
- Serve warm as a playful, handheld breakfast or snack that combines the classic flavors of corn dogs in a convenient muffin form.
Notes
- Slice hot dogs uniformly to ensure even distribution and consistent cooking throughout each muffin.
- Use gluten-free flour and cornmeal for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the original recipe’s delicious texture.
- Add shredded cheese to the batter for extra flavor and a gooey, melted surprise inside each muffin.
- Experiment with turkey or plant-based hot dogs to create a lighter, more health-conscious alternative to traditional corn dog muffins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg