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Crispy Mini Corn Dog Muffins

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These crispy mini corn dog muffins are bite-sized snacks with a crispy outer crust and a tender, slightly sweet corn muffin inside hugging juicy hot dog pieces. Perfect for quick, easy, and kid-friendly snacks or party appetizers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (can substitute with almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free almond or oat milk)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 10 mini hot dogs or cocktail sausages, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • Optional toppings: honey mustard or ketchup for dipping
  • Optional: 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese for cheesy twist

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your mini muffin pan or spray with a nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together whole milk, large egg, and melted unsalted butter (lukewarm to avoid scrambling the egg).
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; batter should be thick and slightly lumpy. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the sliced mini hot dogs evenly throughout the batter.
  6. Spoon the batter into each mini muffin cup, filling about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the muffins sit in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to keep bottoms crisp.
  9. Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauces.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins. Use room temperature eggs for better batter consistency. Cool muffins on a wire rack to keep bottoms crisp. Rotate the pan halfway through baking if your oven has hot spots. Muffins can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in oven or toaster oven to maintain crispness; avoid microwaving.

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