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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Is boxed cornbread muffin mix OK to use?
You bet!
You can also use jiffy
I love the idea! My kids would surely like these. Thank you for sharing!
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 :)
How fun! I can’t wait to try these and I think this Super Bowl Sunday will be the best time to do it!
What a cute and clever idea!
I totally watch football for the food :) Plus, these little muffins look delicious.
-Joanne
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!
omg, love these!! i will not be watching the game on sunday (the one lone ranger in the country, i’m sure), but will definitely keep these puppies (pun intended!) on hand for the future!! kudos!
These will be perfect for National Corn Dog Day!
I wonder if you could also do small cubes of cheese! YUM!!
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Good luck!
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Thank you so much Jamilya! :)
Looks so good …. Quick question …did you ever freeze them. I am leaving for the weekend and will be back just in time for the super ball so I was thinking of baking them ahead on Friday. Thoughts?
Wow I just made these a hour ago. My family thinks I’m a kitchen Rock Star now. Thank you for the recipe.