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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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. :)
Company! It’s all about who I’m watching (the commercials) with! ;)
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!!!!
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 am totally making these – YUM! Plus, easy on the budget. Thanks :)
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.
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!
A, B and C! Love football, food and the commercials. Those bites look yummy too! Thanks for sharing!
um “c”, obviously the food. Great idea with this recipe!
Oh so clever!! I can’t wait to try these. My family LOVE corn dogs!!! : ) I love your blog.
I definitely watch for the commercials, and for the excuse to eat yummy party food! Hey, it only comes around once a year, right?
Ingenious! That is a cool idea!
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.