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Corn Dog Muffins Recipe

4.5 from 62 reviews

Corn Dog Muffins are a fun and easy twist on the classic corn dog, combining the flavors of savory beef hot dogs with a moist, slightly sweet cornmeal muffin batter. Perfect for snacks, parties, or a kid-friendly meal, these bite-sized muffins are baked to golden perfection and are great served warm with mustard or ketchup.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup finely ground cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Other

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 6 beef hot dogs, cut into 4 equal pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a muffin tin generously with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, finely ground cornmeal, granulated sugar, fine sea salt, and baking soda until well combined.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream, whole milk, slightly beaten eggs, and melted unsalted butter until smooth.
  4. Make the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix to keep the muffins tender.
  5. Assemble the muffins: Spoon a small amount of batter into each muffin cup, about halfway full. Add one piece of hot dog, then cover with more batter until the muffin cup is nearly full. Repeat for all muffin cups.
  6. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the batter (not the hot dog) comes out clean.
  7. Cool and serve: Allow the corn dog muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces such as mustard or ketchup.

Notes

  • Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
  • You can substitute turkey or chicken hot dogs for a leaner option.
  • These muffins are best served warm on the day they are baked but can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
  • For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños to the batter.

Keywords: corn dog muffins, cornmeal muffins, hot dog snacks, party food, kid-friendly snacks