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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Hi, I was wondering if I could freeze these. If yes, should I microwave them or pop them back in oven? It’s for a party, and trying to find things I can make ahead.
Thanks!
You can freeze, then just reheat in the microwave as needed!
I am thinking about making these for my child’s birthday party. If I prepared the batter the night before, would it still be okay to use the next day or would it ruin the consistency?
I’m not sure the batter would hold up, but you could definitely make the entire recipe a day ahead of time and warm them up in the microwave!
Ideas on how to make these using a regular muffin tin?
I would just bake them for about 5 minutes longer (or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean!)
These will make a great Appetizer anytime. Thanks great idea!
Amazing! I’m pretty sure I won’t make it to the fair this year, so when I found this recipe, I was excited to try it! I used Trader Joe’s cornbread mix, and they were everything I hoped they’d be. :)
My family LOVED these! I was inspired to tinker with the recipe a little bit. I decided to use pancake batter and sausage links, then dipped them into maple syrup. Yummo!!!
Woah. Just woah! This is so much easier than making corn dogs, and honestly so much cuter. I love it!
Thought I’d comment and tell you I’m making these tonight for our church’s SPACE themed VBS. They look kind of like little Saturns right? So Saturn dogs it is :)
I would like to use these for my daughter’s upcoming 3rd birthday carnival party. Can you just use a cornbread mix as a cheater? thanks!
For sure! :)
OMG!! besst idea EVER! thanks so much for sharing this :D you are awesome!
Instead of ketchup we put chili on top.
Soooooooo tasty!
THESE ARE AMAZING!!!!! I made them with the two girls that I watch on the weekends and they are super easy and a very big hit! Thanks to whoever posted this originally!!!!
Just made these tonight after pinning them quite a while ago. My 7 year old loved them, because they were good and so cute lol. My husband said it was the best cornbread ever. Unfortunately I’m sick, so I couldn’t eat them. Just more reason to make them again! Thanks for sharing!