Easy Corn Dog Muffins is a quick and easy recipe that is especially fun for kids.
These muffins taste and look like sweet corn muffins with a juicy and savory hot dog placed in the center.
Cornbread muffins with hot dogs.
This is simple a recipe for making cornbread muffins with a hot dog placed in the center.
I like this is a simple way to basically make a corndog at home without having to fry it in oit.
Have you tried my recipe for Peanut Butter and Apple Muffins?
That peanut butter and apple muffin recipe is made with actual peanut butter and apples. Both this recipe for hot fog muffins and that recipe for peanut butter and apple muffins are favorite ideas with the kids.
This recipe is made using cornbread (muffin) mix. You can find a selection of cornbread mixes here.
Why we love this recipe for easy cornbread muffins.
This recipe can be made in about 25 minutes. Also, this is a quick and easy recipe that people actually like to eat.
More reasons to like this recipe.
- This recipe is made with ingredients that many of us already have in our pantry or refrigerator.
- Cornbread muffins are perfect for serving as a meal, snack, or even as an appetizer.
- You can make these muffins cheesy by adding shredded cheese to the mix and topping the muffins with cheese.
- Make these muffins in a mini-muffin pan for a fun snack or appetizer idea.
- This is a relatively inexpensive recipe to make.
- Corndog muffins can be made by using a simple corn muffin mix rather than having to measure out the ingredients on your own.
- Leftover muffins make for a tasty on the go snack or lunch the next day.
Ingredients needed to make corn dog muffins.
My muffins were made with a basic and inexpensive box of cornbread mix. Any brand should work in this recipe.
Here is what you will need.
- Cornbread mix. Jiffy cornbread muffin mix was used to make my muffins.
- Egg. Use an egg that is at room temperature for optimal blending.
- Butter. The butter should be melted.
- Milk. You can use regular milk, buttermilk, or even a non-dairy milk. A thicker or fuller fat milk will make these muffins more moist.
- Hot Dogs. Any kind of hot dog or similar sized sausage can work in this recipe. The hot dogs should be sliced.
- Optional ingredients include cheese, sugar, salt, chopped onions or peppers, and seasonings to taste.
Tips for making the best Corn Dog Muffins
This recipe is made in a muffin pan, using the size pan of your choice. My muffins were made in a mini-sized pan.
More helpful tips for you.
- Do you have to use a cornbread muffin mix? Feel free to use the bread or similar premade mix of your choice. Experiments can be fun after all.
- Do you have to cut your hot dogs into one inch pieces? No. You can chop your hot dogs into tiny pieces and just stir them into the muffin mix so that you get a taste of hot dog in every bite.
- Can you make these muffins in an air fryer? You will need to use an air fryer friendly muffin pan of course. Bake the muffins for about eight minutes at 350 or until golden.
- Use a muffin liner in your pan for an easy clean up.
- Make this recipe for breakfast by using breakfast sausage rather than hot dogs.
How to make this Easy Corn Dog Muffins recipe.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes.
Bake Time 10-12 minutes.
Servings- 18 mini however, this depends on the size of your pan. .
- Start by prepping your muffin pan for nonstick and preheating the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl use a whisk to break up any lumps in your cornbread muffin mix.
- Add the remaining ingredients, except for the hot dogs, to the bowl and mix until the ingredients are just combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to fill the muffin cups ⅔rds of the way full.
- Next, place a hot dog piece into the center of each of the muffins.
- Bake the muffins for 10-12 minute sor until they turn golden brown.
- Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Expert Tip👉 You can serve these corn muffins with anything that you would normally serve a corndog with. Popular choices include mustard, ketchup, cheese dip, or even maple syrup.
How to store leftover cornbread muffins.
Once they have fully cooled, these muffins should be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, these muffins should keep for up to a few days when refrigerated.
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Easy Corn Dog Muffins
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8.5 oz Cornbread Muffin Mix
- 1 Egg
- 1 tbsp Butter - melted
- ⅓ cup Milk
- 6 Hot Dogs - cut into one inch pieces or as desired
Instructions
- Start by prepping your muffin pan for nonstick and preheating the oven to 400 degrees. In a large mixing bowl use a whisk to break up any lumps in your cornbread muffin mix.
- Add the remaining ingredients, except for the hot dogs, to the bowl and mix until the ingredients are just combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to fill the muffin cups ⅔rds of the way full.
- Next, place a hot dog piece into the center of each of the muffins.
- Bake the muffins for 10-12 minute sor until they turn golden brown.
- Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
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