Mini Corn Dog Bites
The following recipe and photography were provided by Christina Musgrave of Tasting with Tina.
Nothing says summer quite like a corn dog, and these Mini Corn Dog Bites are about to become your new seasonal obsession!
A family friendly snack or appetizer, this recipe gives a fair food staple a bite-size, better-for-you boost, and it’s easy to make! Simply slice Heinen’s premium all beef hot dogs into small pieces and bake them in a muffin tin with a simple homemade breading. Choosing to bake instead of deep fry will save you calories and cleanup time, making these mini corn dogs that much more enjoyable.
A corndog is nothing without ketchup, so we’ve paired these delicious bites with a homemade ketchup; however, if you’re short on time, reach for Heinen’s organic ketchup or Heinen’s mustard.
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- They’re a nostalgic bite for kids and adults alike. These Mini Corn Dog Bites offer all the craveable flavors of fair-style corn dogs, just in bite-size form! Whether you’re serving them to kids or adults, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
- They’re perfect as an appetizer. Crispy on the outside and savory on the inside, these are a hit no matter the occasion. Whether you’re making them for game day or serving them as a party appetizer, they’ll be gone in minutes.
- Heinen’s all beef hot dogs are top quality. Heinen’s all-beef hot dogs are made without artificial flavors, synthetic colors, phosphates, fillers, or byproducts, so you can feel good about enjoying them, no matter how they’re served.
Mini Corn Dog Bites
Servings: 24 Mini Corn Dog Bites
Ingredients
For the Mini Corn Dog Bites
- 4 Tbsp. Heinen’s unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup Heinen's sugar
- 1 Heinen’s cage free egg
- 3/4 cup Heinen's milk
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup flour
- A pinch of salt
- 2 Heinen’s all beef hot dogs, cut in ½ in pieces
For the Ketchup
- 1 Tbsp. Heinen’s extra virgin olive oil
- 3 large locally grown tomatoes, cut into chunks
- 2 tsp. Heinen’s light brown sugar
- 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Make the ketchup. Combine the olive oil, tomatoes, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and Worcestershire sauce in a medium-size saucepan. Bring to a light boil, then boil for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and use an immersion blender or food processor to smooth. Let cool.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Combine the melted butter, sugar, and egg in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Add the milk and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the baking powder, cornmeal, flour and a pinch of salt. Fold into the wet ingredients.
- Spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin with nonstick spray. Spoon the batter evenly into each muffin cup. Add one hot dog piece into the center of each cup.
- Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown. Serve with ketchup.
Thank you for this easy and delicious recipe! I made these for a party last night and they were a big success!!! I used the Cleveland Ketchup with Bacon and Bourbon flavoring I found at Heinen’s. Wow, they were a big winner and people ate them all up. Thank you for this new recipe!