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.
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Jenny @ Savour the Senses 02.03.2012
LOVE THIS IDEA! Such an awesome snack idea, I have to work during the super bowl, but will be making these for myself another time!
Jessica 02.03.2012
I’m making some of my Super Bowl food today so I won’t have too much to do on Sunday, and I was wondering if these would still be good if I froze them and reheated them on Sunday. Whatdya think?
Iowa Girl Eats 02.03.2012
You can just keep them in the fridge actually!
CulinarilyCourtney 02.03.2012
This is a great idea! Definitely pinned this and put it on my list of snacks I would love to make. I just found your blog and have really enjoyed clicking around to your different posts–especially the ones on Italy, swoon.
Magnuson 02.03.2012
You could take the rocket science out of this by explaining in a few simple steps, consisting of
1. make corn bread following the instructions on the box, or use your own favorite recipe, if you have one.
2. Pour batter into mini-muffin cups, about 2/3 full. Spray the cups if not using papers, to keep from sticking.
3. Place one or more chunks of cut up dogs or fully cooked sausages into the batter, depending on how small you cut them up.
4. Bake, following the directions for the corn bread.
Life's a Bowl 02.03.2012
I watch the Super Bowl for the good food, good company, and the funny commercials [and the game?!] :P
P.S. I had an awful experience with corn dogs when I was really young- they were served for lunch when I was at ski school and let’s say they ended up on the mountain an hour late [YUCK, sorry!]. And I never have had one since but your recipes always look so tasty I might reconsider that…
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Kate 02.02.2012
Kristin- I absolutely LOVE your blog, and have been reading for a few months. These look delicious, and I’m hoping to make them this weekend. I was so excited that I saw one of your recipes on foodgawker, then sadly realized that another blogger stole your recipe and posted it as her own. Probably not much you can do about it, but I did want to call attention to it.
http://happygoodtime.com/2012/02/01/corn-dog-mini-muffins/
Steph 02.03.2012
Kristin—Thanks so much for this great recipe! I used Bob’s Red Mill coarse ground cornmeal and it added a great corn-y bite to this muffin. I used halved Trader Joe’s cocktail wieners (all beef, no nitrites) in my muffins and also cut up some Tofu Pups for my vegetarian girlfriend to have in her muffins so we both enjoyed! ;)
Kate—I can’t say for sure whether the blogger in question got the idea to post her recipe after reading this one, and I’m not a regular reader of either one, but I did check it out and her photos appeared to be her own, the text wasn’t Kristin’s, and it looks like her recipe wasn’t exactly the same either. So, unless I’m missing something, it’s not stealing at all.
Now, if she had ganked Kristin’s photos, or posted her recipe verbatim as hers, then it would be stealing, but there’s nothing unethical about posting a *similar* recipe. The idea of a corn dog muffin, while clever, isn’t anything new either. I myself had heard about the idea some months ago, from somewhere, and I just happened to find this blog entry after googling around for recipes.
Julie 02.03.2012
Thanks for the response Steph (this is Julie, aka “blogger in question)
I can assure you that though the 2 recipes are very, very similar, no thievery took place. They were posted merely hours apart, and it’s just a coincidence. A delicious coincidence at that.
I’m not a follower of “Iowa Girl Eats”, but I will be now! The site is lovely, and obviously we share a similar cooking philosophy =) I love the buffalo chicken poppers too! I tried something similar with phyllo dough, and it was a disaster! Yours look much better.
Sorry to perpetuate any negativity, I just received a pingback on my site from the comments here, and thought I should clarify.
Love and corndogs,
Julie
Heidi 02.02.2012
Is boxed cornbread muffin mix OK to use?
Iowa Girl Eats 02.02.2012
You bet!
Charlotte Henry 02.02.2012
You can also use jiffy
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Rowena Dumlao-Giardina 02.02.2012
I love the idea! My kids would surely like these. Thank you for sharing!
Ami 02.02.2012
These are so cute! I might try them with veggie hotdogs! Thanks so much! I linked over to this reciep from my blog, just had to share :)
Lynda 02.02.2012
How fun! I can’t wait to try these and I think this Super Bowl Sunday will be the best time to do it!
Sarah from 20something cupcakes 02.02.2012
What a cute and clever idea!
Joanne (Inspired Taste) 02.02.2012
I totally watch football for the food :) Plus, these little muffins look delicious.
-Joanne
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These look super fun and easy to put together! I found you through Pinterest and have fallen in love with your blog. My husband’s family is from Iowa so we get back there a few times a year. We now live in Boulder, CO and I loved reading through your Denver travel posts. It’s made me want to re-explore my new home as a tourist. Added you to my Google reader so I can catch up. Cheers!