Mini Corn Dog Muffins

By gtbalm

How adorable! A fun twist on corn dogs, these mini Corn Dog Muffins make a great appetizer or quick snack. They're also easily made gluten-free.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup melted butter (or 1/4 cup butter + 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 to 10 all-beef hot dogs, cut into 1-inch bites

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Combine butter and sugar in a bowl, and whisk to combine. Add eggs and whisk to incorporate. Add buttermilk and whisk to incorporate.

In a separate bowl, combine baking soda, cornmeal, flour, salt, and stir to combine. Whisk into wet ingredients in two batches.

Spray a mini muffin tin with non-stick spray, and spoon 1 tablespoon of batter into each mini muffin cup. Place one hot dog bite into the middle of each cup.

Bake for 8 to 12 minutes (oven temperatures vary), or until cornbread is golden brown. Cool in mini muffin tin for 5 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator, and re-heat for 20 to 30 seconds before serving.