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Easy Homemade Mini Corn Dog Muffins Recipe Without Processed Hot Dogs

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These mini corn dog muffins are a quick, wholesome snack made without processed hot dogs, featuring a tender cornmeal batter and juicy fresh sausage inside. Perfect for busy weeknights, parties, or a comforting handheld treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend if needed)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk (can use almond or oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 12 ounces fresh sausage links, cut into bite-size pieces
  • Optional: mustard or ketchup for dipping
  • Optional: chopped fresh parsley or chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray the mini muffin tin with non-stick spray or line with paper liners.
  2. Cut fresh sausage links into 1-inch pieces. Remove casing if thick.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then whisk in milk and melted butter (ensure butter is not too hot).
  5. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Spoon a small amount of batter into each mini muffin cup to cover the bottom, place one sausage piece on top, then cover with more batter until about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Check at 15 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean around edges but not touch sausage.
  8. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm with dipping sauces.

Notes

Do not overload muffin cups with batter to ensure even baking. Use fresh sausage with good seasoning for best flavor. Keep egg and milk at room temperature for fluffier muffins. If batter is too thick, add a splash more milk. Pat sausage dry if greasy to avoid soggy muffins. Let muffins rest a few minutes before serving. Muffins can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in oven to maintain texture.

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