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Crispy Mini Corn Dog Muffins

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These Crispy Mini Corn Dog Muffins are a quick and easy snack featuring crispy edges and a tender cornbread interior with savory hot dog pieces, perfect for kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • 8 regular-sized hot dogs, sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup (120g) yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk (whole or 2%, dairy-free options like almond milk work too)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard (optional)
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or hot sauce
  • Optional: 1/2 cup (50g) shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
  • Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper or spicy brown mustard
  • Optional: plant-based hot dogs and flax egg for vegan version
  • Optional: finely chopped jalapeños, green onions, or corn kernels

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease your muffin tin with non-stick spray or line with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, beat the egg with milk, melted butter, and yellow mustard until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together using a spatula. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  5. Slice hot dogs into 1-inch pieces.
  6. Spoon about a tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup, add a piece of hot dog, then cover with another tablespoon of batter.
  7. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out clean.
  8. Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and milk for best batter consistency. Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins. If tops brown too fast, tent with foil. Brush with melted butter after baking for extra moisture. Muffins can be frozen and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.

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