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Crispy Mini Corn Dog Muffins

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These crispy mini corn dog muffins feature a crunchy corn muffin exterior with a juicy hot dog center, making a nostalgic and easy homemade snack perfect for parties and quick bites.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120 g) medium grind cornmeal
  • ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Pinch (about ⅛ tsp) cayenne pepper
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tbsp (45 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • Hot dogs, cut into 1 inch (2.5 cm) bite-sized pieces
  • Optional: fresh corn kernels (about ¼ cup)
  • Optional: cheese cubes (sharp cheddar)
  • Optional: diced jalapeños or spicy chorizo links

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease your muffin tin generously or line with muffin liners.
  2. Slice hot dogs into 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter (warm but not hot).
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Spoon about 1 tbsp of batter into each muffin cup to cover the bottom.
  7. Place one hot dog piece on top of the batter in each cup, then cover with an additional 1 tbsp of batter, fully encasing the hot dog.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes until tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted away from the hot dog comes out clean.
  9. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing to crisp up further.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins. Use room temperature eggs and milk for even baking. Grease muffin pan well to prevent sticking. If muffins brown too fast, cover loosely with foil for last 5 minutes. For extra crispiness, broil 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully. Reheat in toaster or conventional oven to maintain crispiness; avoid microwaving.

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