The original Mini Corn Dog Muffins! These fun and poppable bites are perfect for snack time, dinner, or game day. Easily made gluten-free, too!
Are you ready for some footballllll food?!
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re probably aware that the Super Bowl is this Sunday. Although earlier this week I made the epic make the mistake of asking Ben what day of the week it was being played on. I regretted the question before I even finished asking it.
Anyway, always up for a good theme week, I thought I’d share a few nibbles and bites over the next couple of days that are not only perfect for the big game on SUNDAY but would be a hit at any party or get-together during the year. Even if you don’t enjoy football, a good appetizer recipe is always good to have in your back pocket, no?
I’m kicking things off (pun intended) with a sweet & savory bite that’s sure to score big points with any crowd – Mini Corn Dog Muffins. I am smashing my one corn dog a year rule to smithereens for these babies!
These sweet and poppable cornbread bites with hot dog studded centers taste exactly like a hot and yummy corn dog you’d get at the state fair…minus the suffocating heat and smothering crowds. You know what we call that? An UPGRADE!
Start by making the cornbread batter (you could also use a store-bought mix – I like Krusteaz Gluten-Free Cornbread.) Whisk together melted butter and sugar, then incorporate a couple eggs.
Next, pour in the secret ingredient that makes this cornbread ultra moist and yummy – buttermilk.
After the wet ingredients are combined, stir together the dry ingredients, including cornmeal, flour (either all-purpose or a gluten-free baking blend,) baking soda and salt. Then, whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients in two batches, whisking well between each batch.
Spray a mini muffin tin very well with non-stick spray then spoon 1 Tablespoon batter into each mini cup.
Next, cut up the hot dog centers. I used 100% beef Hebrew National Hot Dogs. You could use turkey dogs, if that’s your preference!
Hebrew National’s are longer, thinner hot dogs, so I cut each one into 6 pieces. You’ll want each piece to be about 1″ long.
Finally, place a hot dog piece into the center of each muffin tin.
And bake.
These piping hot, sweet and savory mini corn dog muffins are the perfect game-day food!
Buffalo Chicken Poppers with Avocado Bleu Cheese DipMini Corn Dog Muffins
Description
The original Mini Corn Dog Muffins! A fun and unique snack recipe for any special or ordinary occasion!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup certified gluten-free cornmeal
- 1 cup gluten-free baking blend or all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8-10 all-beef hot dogs, cut into 1" bites
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine butter and sugar in a bowl then whisk to combine. Add eggs then whisk to incorporate, and then add buttermilk and whisk to incorporate.
- In a separate bowl, combine baking soda, cornmeal, flour, and salt then stir to combine. Whisk into wet ingredients in two batches.
- Spray a mini muffin tin very well with non-stick spray then spoon 1 Tablespoon batter into each mini muffin cup. Place one hot dog bite into the middle of each cup.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes or until cornbread is golden brown. Cool in mini muffin tin for 5 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator then re-heat for 20-30 seconds before serving.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
Video
A dip in cold ketchup really sends the corn dog flavor over the top. I can’t get over how insane these are. I literally had to pry Ben’s fingers from the mini muffin tin. Once he popped, he could not stop!
These are amazing served straight out of the oven, but can be made ahead of time, stored in the refrigerator, and microwaved for 30 seconds or so when it’s kickoff time. They taste just as good reheated. Not that I nuked five today and would know or anything.
a little bit of all of it..food, friends, commericals and football
What an awesome idea!!!!
girl, you are genius! my husband is going to go ga-ga for these!
If it makes you feel better, my MIL once asked what day the Thanksgiving Day parade was on. It’s been years and we’ve never let her live it down.
I can’t help but chuckle. And as much bile as just the term “MIL” puts in my mouth, I also can’t help but stick up for her. OK granted I believe the Thanksgiving day Parade is live. But the Christmas parade…. shown on Christmas Day. (like do you remember the one from 2014…with all the cute dancers with Olaf from Frozen at Disney World in Florida??). Yeah that suckered was taped on 12/6/14. After SEVERAL Rehearsals. (and You thought YOU were sick of Olaf/Frozen!!)And the portion of Disney near the castle is completely roped off and the only ones ‘cool’ enough to get inside the taped area to be the filmed crowd are the dancers families AND (get this:) the paid crowd.
YUM! I watch the Superbowl for a good time- good food, friends, family, and gathering!
omg. i love corn dogs! those look so good! i’m drooling!
Aw I love this! Such a cute twist on the normal corn dog! I’ve got some extra cornmeal lying around…I just may have to make these soon. :-)
This is the greatest idea ever. When I was in college I had a friend who couldn’t deal with crying girls… (we lived with a lot of them) So she would cook a hot dog whenever people were down. It was her way of comforting us… I mean them… So, all that being said, I have a special place in my heart for corn dogs.
BRILLIANT! I love corndogs so I know I would LOVE these! Wahooooooo!
My boys are so going to LOVE these!
I totally watch for the commercials and food!!
Hehe- the commercials :) I love your idea, those are so cute and poppable!
I definitely just watch for the food and some commercials. I usually go in on some kind of pool so I at least have a little reason to watch the game.
This recipe is too cute! My family and I were just discussing what foods we wanted to make for this Sunday and this might just make the menu :-)
the food of course! and then the commercials… rarely for the football. :)
Oh my, this recipe is so-o delicious looking and I plan to try it! As for the Super Bowl, well, we’re not big fans unless the Chicago Bears were featured, so we may just watch some of it to see what goes on.
Most definitely the COMMERCIALS! and then the food during the game. :)
You are seriously unreal. What a genius! These look so great!
This looks heavenly! I am SO going to make these at some point. I am so happy I discovered your blog! I recently started a blog of my own regarding healthy, fresh and frozen make-ahead recipes and time-savers, so this has been great. Coincidentally, I just moved to Iowa from Colorado (really enjoyed your Denver, CO posts. They made me very homesick!) and currently planning a trip to Italy so it seems we have a lot in common! Thanks for the excellent recipes and tips!
Commercials for sure.
If I wasn’t vegetarian these would be in my tummy fast lol
Chelsea – I’m thinking this might be the best way to make those vegan dogs I’ve had taste good…
These look AWESOME! I have been meaning to try to make homemade cornbread (and not use the blue and white box mix that has LARD in it…) so this is perfect! Thanks!
Commercials!
I’m SO glad I discovered your blog! These mini corn dogs look so delish! I usually only allow myself to eat corn dogs at the state fair – and that’s ALL I eat when I’m there, while everyone else is sampling all the tantalizing foods, I’m checking out the various corn dog vendors! A taste of childhood! Can’t wait to make these for our Superbowl Party. And I loved your green smoothie recipe. Might have to drink a lot of those this week so I can really indulge on Sunday! Blessings, Melissa
I know 2 little grandsons that will be very happy this Saturday night when they stay with Grandma thanks to you! I like that brand of hotdog, too! I did find some thinner Nathan’s hotdogs last time I shopped and they are delicious also – plenty of “gaaaalic” in them!
Those look so tasty. What a great idea!
love this recipe, so creative!! :)
Those mini hot dogs are SO clever! I never would have thought of them, but they make perfect sense.
I watch the Super Bowl halftime show and that’s about it… I’ll watch the news/youtube for the commercial highlights.
I think I’ll be making these with some chicken sausages. Maybe for the Super Bowl, probably before then. My kids would really love me if I put them in their lunchboxes. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I watch the Super Bowl for the football, food, commercials and most importantly as a opportunity to get together and socialize with friends that we don’t see often enough.
Ingenious! That is a cool idea!
I definitely watch for the commercials, and for the excuse to eat yummy party food! Hey, it only comes around once a year, right?
Oh so clever!! I can’t wait to try these. My family LOVE corn dogs!!! : ) I love your blog.
um “c”, obviously the food. Great idea with this recipe!
A, B and C! Love football, food and the commercials. Those bites look yummy too! Thanks for sharing!
Hi! I’m a new reader and just love your blog! I found you by googling “Iowa” blogs and yours caught my eye. I’ll be moving to the Ames area from South Dakota in the spring sometime. I moved from Delaware a little over a year ago so it’s been a whrilwind for my husband and I! However, we are excited to live in a state with more recreactional opportunities! I love reading your blog ang will continue to!
Love the cornbread/hotdog recipe!
Superbowl Sunday is great for hanging out with friends, eating yummy food and seeing commercials. Oh, there is a football game on? I’m not a huge football fan but can definitely get into a good game.
I am totally making these – YUM! Plus, easy on the budget. Thanks :)
Great idea – I dont eat hot dogs but I sent my mom the recipe….thanks!
I love watching for the commercials and the half time show.
xoxo from Trinidad
I have never had a corn dog. I know, I know… lately it has become a quest to find me a good one for my first time! I am SO making this recipe because I bet it beats anything I could buy somewhere!!!!
Company! It’s all about who I’m watching (the commercials) with! ;)
D – What’s the Super Bowl?
Haha. I have apparently been living under a rock, because your post was the first time I realized that the Super Bowl is this Sunday. I don’t watch professional football, needless to say….
Maybe these are healthier than State Fair corn dogs – baked, not fried! That’s what I’m tellin’ myself anyway. :)
[…] Mini Corn Dog Muffins I saw these on Iowa Girl Eats yesterday and knew I had to make them! They look so festive and will be easy to make gluten-free by simply switching out the regular flour for Bob’s Red Mill all-purpose gluten free flour, which I already have in my pantry. […]
[…] Mini Corn Dog Muffins I saw these on Iowa Girl Eats yesterday and knew I had to make them! They look so festive and will be easy to make gluten-free by simply switching out the regular flour for Bob’s Red Mill all-purpose gluten free flour, which I already have in my pantry. […]
How is the no-sugar January going? I FINALLY started yesterday and it hasn’t been too bad…yet. I enjoyed a Green Monster for lunch and it really quenched my craving for sugar.
These corn dog muffins look great. I’m afraid to show my husband because I know he’ll want me to make them ASAP.
Great idea :o)
I’m a Giants fan (living in Eagles country, hello 24/7 trash talking from everyone) so I’m PUMPED! But even if my team wasn’t in the game I still love football and I loooove tailgating foods. We’re ordering a ton of wings and whipping up some sides for a family football feast!
And then I will be super sad when I realize football season is over haha.
My family would love these! So cute, too!
Ho.ly.cuh.rap. There is nothing that’s going to stop me from making these for Sunday. I frakkin love corn dogs, but probably only eat them once every two years (which is probably a very good thing). @Amber- I went to college in PA (I’m from NJ), and the trash talking was unreal…and I’m not even a football fan! I only go for the food :)
So cute! I am going to a dairy-free/gluten-free/vegetarian non-super bowl party and have no idea what to make. Obviously these won’t work (unless I find some gluten-free veggie dogs) but I want an excuse to make these for something else!
[…] well into the second quarter, ahem, I mean, Day 2 of Super Bowl Recipes Week, and after popping a few of those Mini Corn Dog Muffins, I bet you’ll want to sink your teeth […]
LOVE! I made them tonight as part of dinner, and they were great. I used the less butter and applesauce version. I like them, because you get all the taste of homemade corn dogs, but it’s not as messy. Plus they’re baked.
I found this today, and made these for dinner tonight.. Delish!! A total winner at my house! I halved the recipe since I only have one mini muffin pan, and I used turkey dogs. I’ll be making these again and again! Thanks!
These are so fun! I’m definitely going to need to come up with an allergy friendly version. :) Thanks for sharing!