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Crispy Mini Corn Dog Muffins

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These crispy mini corn dog muffins are easy to make, baked to perfection with a crunchy exterior and juicy sausage inside. Perfect for quick snacks, parties, or lunchboxes.

Ingredients

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  • 12 mini hot dogs or cocktail sausages, cut in halves or thirds
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal (about 130g)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (95g)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (56g), melted and divided
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard (optional)
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease your muffin tin thoroughly with melted butter.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
  3. In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients: milk, egg, 1/8 cup melted butter (reserve the rest for brushing), and yellow mustard if using. Whisk until smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fill each muffin cup about halfway with the batter. Press a piece of mini hot dog into the center of each cup, partially submerged but still poking out. Top with a little more batter to cover the sausage halfway if desired.
  6. Brush the tops generously with the remaining melted butter.
  7. Bake for 14-16 minutes until golden brown and springy to the touch. Check at 13 minutes if your oven runs hot.
  8. Remove from oven and transfer muffins to a cooling rack immediately. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Brush the tops with melted butter before baking for a crispy crust. Cool muffins on a wire rack immediately after baking to prevent sogginess. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffins tender. Fresh baking powder is important for proper rise. Mini hot dogs should be partially submerged to keep juicy. For extra snap, pan-sear mini hot dogs before adding (optional).

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