The original Mini Corn Dog Muffins! These fun and poppable bites are perfect for snack time, dinner, or game day, and are a hit with kids!
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re aware that the Super Bowl is this Sunday. Although earlier this week I made the epic make the mistake of asking my husband what day of the week it was being played on.
Don’t plan on living that one down anytime soon!
I’ll be watching for the commercials and food anyway, including these bite-sized cuties: Mini Corn Dog Muffins are a hit with any crowd. It is such a fun and simple appetizer recipe!
Watch How to Make Them!
Mini Corn Dog Muffins
Mini Corn Dog Muffins are the poppable version of a corndog — they are just as delicious as they sound.
Like I said, they make a great game day appetizer, but are also perfect as a fun lunch or dinner for the kids. They freeze well too!
I’ll show how to make a homemade cornbread batter, though using your favorite store-bought mix is even quicker and easier. I prefer Krusteaz Gluten-Free Cornbread.
If making homemade cornbread, star by whisking together melted butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl, then incorporate a couple eggs.
Next, whisk in the ingredient that makes this cornbread ultra moist and yummy — buttermilk. Set the wet ingredients aside.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients including cornmeal, flour (either a gluten-free baking blend, or all-purpose if you don’t need to eat gluten free), baking soda and salt.
Add 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 like 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.
Bake until the cornbread is set, or according to package directions if using a store-bought mix.
These piping hot, sweet and savory mini corn dog muffins are perfect game-day food!
A dip in cold ketchup really sends the corn dog flavor over the top. I can’t get over how cute and delicious these are!
These are amazing served straight out of the oven, but can be made ahead of time, stored in the refrigerator, and then microwaved for 30 seconds or so when it’s kickoff time.
Enjoy!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup gluten free cornmeal
- 1 cup gluten free baking flour blend WITH binder, or all-purpose flour if not gluten free
- 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 combine, and then add buttermilk and whisk to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together baking soda, cornmeal, flour, and salt then whisk into the 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!
Nutrition
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Ohmygoodness! These were so good!!!! My kids loved them – so I’ll be adding them to our favorites folder. I only used 1/4 cup of sugar and I did not use gluten free flours. Superb! I made 24 mini muffins and then some large ones for my husband. Perfection and I know they’ll make a great lunch when I need something quick!
PLease email responce- do you precook hotdogs or do they cook while baking?
Most if not all hot dogs are precooked so they just warm up in the oven. No boiling or baking beforehand required!
Great recipe! So easy to make and delicious.
I made these for today’s game. Instead of mini muffin tin I used mini loaf pan (looks like muffin tin but mini loafs instead). Put scant tbsp into each well, add hot dog (sliced to fit), cover with additional scant tbsp of batter. After baking they can easily be sliced into bites if desired. Perfect for game time snacking!
Made these on a Mon for the kids for dinner. On Friday, my husband asked me to make them again for football Sun. They’re yummy!!!
Love it – so glad to hear! They are perfect football-watching food!
Great, fun recipe! I substituted chicken and apple sausages for the hotdogs (Costco) and added grated cheddar cheese and green chilies o the cornbread, was a big hit itch he whole family, even the grandkids! Thanks for such a great idea :-)
It came out wonderful! Not too dry, and they didn’t crumble, yahoo!
Hello! Love this idea. Quick question…do you cook the hotdogs before you put them in the mix? Sorry if stupid question :P
Nope! They’ll warm up un the oven. :)
These are incredible! Thank you so much for the recipe! I didn’t have any buttermilk so I put some apple cider vinegar and milk together and they came out just as fabulous. Thanks again.
Anyway I will try it with other filling because I love the texture and it is so easy to made. more Delicious than the time it takes.
Hi
I saw this yesterday and I made it for dinner. The taste and texture was fine. But I think its sweetness is not compatible with hot dog or maybe it is a difference of taste. Maybe a piece of a fruit is better.
Mique what’s cornmeal, don’t think I’ve seen it in the UK? So what shall I use please Jac
can you use boxed corn muffin mix