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Crispy Mini Corn Dog Muffins for Two Easy Small Batch Snack Recipe

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A quick and easy small batch recipe for crispy, bite-sized corn dog muffins perfect for two. These muffins have a crunchy exterior and juicy mini hot dog centers, making a nostalgic and satisfying snack.

Ingredients

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  • 6 mini hot dogs or cocktail sausages, sliced in half
  • ½ cup yellow cornmeal
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup milk (whole or dairy-free alternative)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Mustard or ketchup (optional, for serving or swirling into batter)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your mini muffin tin or line it with silicone liners.
  2. Slice each mini hot dog in half crosswise and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly blended.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg lightly, then stir in milk and melted butter. Optionally, stir in a teaspoon of mustard or ketchup.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. The batter should be thick but spoonable. Add more milk if too dry.
  6. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each mini muffin cup to cover the bottom. Nestle a piece of mini hot dog on top, then cover with more batter until the cup is about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted away from the hot dog comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully removing with a spatula or butter knife.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins. Let batter rest for 5 minutes before baking for better texture. Use mini hot dogs for best fit and even cooking. Grease pan liberally or use silicone liners to prevent sticking. Check muffins at 15 minutes to avoid overbaking. Reheat leftovers in oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness. Variations include adding cheese, spices, or using sausage or vegetarian substitutes.

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