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.
Superbowl Party Foods | On the Threshold of Greatness 01.31.2012
[…] 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. […]
Allison 01.31.2012
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. :)
Tracy 01.31.2012
Company! It’s all about who I’m watching (the commercials) with! ;)
Jen 01.31.2012
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!!!!
Corey @ Learning Patience 01.31.2012
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
Sherrie 01.31.2012
I am totally making these – YUM! Plus, easy on the budget. Thanks :)
Lori P 01.31.2012
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.
Brittany 01.31.2012
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!
Sarah T. 01.31.2012
A, B and C! Love football, food and the commercials. Those bites look yummy too! Thanks for sharing!
Emilie @ Emilie's Enjoyables 01.31.2012
um “c”, obviously the food. Great idea with this recipe!
Shannon 01.31.2012
Oh so clever!! I can’t wait to try these. My family LOVE corn dogs!!! : ) I love your blog.
Ris 01.31.2012
I definitely watch for the commercials, and for the excuse to eat yummy party food! Hey, it only comes around once a year, right?
KellyK 01.31.2012
Ingenious! That is a cool idea!
Katie 01.31.2012
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.
em @ simplypresent 01.31.2012
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.
Kayla 01.31.2012
love this recipe, so creative!! :)
Mills 01.31.2012
Those look so tasty. What a great idea!
karenc 01.31.2012
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!
melissa gray 01.30.2012
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
Lindsey 01.30.2012
Commercials!