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?
Watch How to Make Them!
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!
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Mini 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.
Notes
- Feel free to use your favorite store-bought cornbread mix instead of making your own. I like Krusteaz Gluten Free Corn Bread!
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.
Amber @ A Little Pink in the Cornfields 01.30.2012
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!
Chelsea 01.30.2012
If I wasn’t vegetarian these would be in my tummy fast lol
John 01.23.2014
Chelsea – I’m thinking this might be the best way to make those vegan dogs I’ve had taste good…
Leslie 01.30.2012
Commercials for sure.
Leslie 01.30.2012
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!
Ashley @ coffee cake and cardio 01.30.2012
You are seriously unreal. What a genius! These look so great!
Stephanie @ On the Road to RD 01.30.2012
Most definitely the COMMERCIALS! and then the food during the game. :)
Maria W 01.30.2012
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.
Kim 01.30.2012
the food of course! and then the commercials… rarely for the football. :)
Michelle (Better with Berries) 01.30.2012
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 :-)
C. 01.30.2012
Hehe- the commercials :) I love your idea, those are so cute and poppable!
Stephanie 01.30.2012
My boys are so going to LOVE these!
I totally watch for the commercials and food!!
dana @ my little celebration 01.30.2012
BRILLIANT! I love corndogs so I know I would LOVE these! Wahooooooo!
Alisa 01.30.2012
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.
Tracy @ Tracy's Treats 01.30.2012
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. :-)
erica 01.30.2012
omg. i love corn dogs! those look so good! i’m drooling!
Lindsey 01.30.2012
YUM! I watch the Superbowl for a good time- good food, friends, family, and gathering!
Shelly 01.30.2012
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.
Bren 08.12.2016
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.
kathleen @ the daily crumb 01.30.2012
girl, you are genius! my husband is going to go ga-ga for these!
Blog is the New Black 01.30.2012
What an awesome idea!!!!
Molly 01.30.2012
a little bit of all of it..food, friends, commericals and football