Mini Corn Dog Muffins are a fun, baked version of a classic. They're easy to make, don't make a mess, and are great for snacks, parties, or lunchboxes. They taste great hot or cold.
5Unitcooked sausagesbeef or poultry, cut into 1-inch pieces
2tbspshredded cheeseoptional
2tbspcooked sweet cornoptional
Instructions
Prepare the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Stir gently to mix the dry ingredients evenly.
Whisk the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, and buttermilk (or milk with lemon juice). Mix until smooth and well combined.
Combine Batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix — the batter should remain light and airy.
Prepare the Sausages: Slice the cooked sausages into 1-inch pieces. Set them aside — each piece will be placed in the center of a muffin.
Fill the Muffin Tin: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tray or line with paper cups. Spoon the batter into each cavity, filling them about two-thirds full.
Add the Sausages: Press one sausage piece into the center of each filled muffin cup, letting it sink slightly into the batter.
Bake the Muffins: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted into the cornbread comes out clean. The tops should be slightly domed and lightly crisp.
Cool & Serve: Let the muffins rest in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm with mustard or ketchup, or let cool and pack for lunch or snacking on the
Notes
These values are estimates, based on average ingredients (beef or poultry sausage, butter, egg, cheese optional).
If you use low-fat sausage or skip cheese, the fat and calories will be slightly lower.
If you want exact values based on your own product labels (sausage, flour, etc.), I can recalculate with them.