Easy Corn Dog Muffins (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cornbread Batter

01 - 1/2 cup finely ground yellow cornmeal
02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
07 - 1/4 cup butter, melted
08 - 1 egg
09 - 1/2 cup buttermilk

→ Main Ingredient

10 - 5 to 6 hot dogs, cut into 1-inch pieces

→ For Serving

11 - Mustard
12 - Ketchup
13 - Relish

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a mini muffin tray with baking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Stir until well mixed.
03 - In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg, and buttermilk until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir well until no lumps remain.
05 - Cut hot dogs into 1-inch pieces to make 20 pieces total.
06 - Spoon batter into the greased mini muffin tray using a tablespoon measure. Push a hot dog piece into each well of batter.
07 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted into the cornbread comes out clean.
08 - Remove from pan using a small offset spatula and serve warm with mustard, ketchup, or relish.

# Notes:

01 - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days
02 - Makes exactly 20 mini muffins for the perfect cornbread-to-hot dog ratio
03 - Can be enjoyed warm or cold straight from the fridge