How to Make the Perfect Baked Corn Dog Bites
American · Easy · 25 min · 6 servings
Baked corn dog bites give kids all the fun of a fairground favorite in a lunchbox friendly bite-sized form. These are a guaranteed hit among kid friendly recipes because every child loves the sweet cornbread wrapped around a juicy hot dog.
Why this recipe works
This Baked Corn Dog Bites recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 25 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 235 calories with 9g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 5 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 1 box cornbread mix
- 0.75 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 4 whole hot dogs cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 tbsp honey
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Make the Batter
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin thoroughly. In a bowl combine cornbread mix, milk, egg, and honey and stir until a smooth batter forms.
Step 2: Fill the Tin
Spoon batter into each mini muffin cup filling them about halfway then press one piece of hot dog vertically into the center of each cup pushing it down slightly.
Step 3: Bake Until Fluffy
Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until the cornbread is puffed golden and a toothpick inserted beside the hot dog comes out clean with no wet batter.
Step 4: Cool and Pack
Let the bites cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing then cool completely on a rack before packing into lunchboxes with a small dipping cup of ketchup or mustard.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- hot dogs → veggie dogs for a vegetarian friendly version
- boxed cornbread mix → homemade cornbread batter using cornmeal flour and baking powder
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Overfilling the muffin cups with batter causing them to overflow and lose their shape
- Not greasing the muffin tin well enough making the bites stick and break apart when removed
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 235 calories, 9g protein, 26g carbs, 10g fat, 1g fiber.
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