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How to make a yummy and easy dinner in the oven that your kids will love!

Who loves corn dogs but hates to fry food in your house? These Mini Corn Dog Muffins taste just like State Fair Corn Dogs and are so simple to make in your oven. With only 5 ingredients you can make an easy and fun dinner that your kids will absolutely love! Pair this recipe with your kid’s favorite veggie and you’re sure to have a hit dinner on your hands! Are you looking for an easy dinner idea? These Mini Corn Dog Muffins are perfect for kids and are so easy to put together on a busy school night. Try making these ahead of time and popping them in your air fryer to reheat. Pair with your kids favorite veggies and you have the easiest week night dinner ever! This recipe is sure to be a hit with your whole family. One of my favorite things to do is go to the fair and eat everything. Fried Oreos – yes, Fried Butter – sure, Fried Corn Dogs – ABSOLUTELY MY FAVORITE! But I always feel so terrible after eating all that fried food. So, I set out to find a simple yet yummy way to recreate that Classic Corn Dog Recipe and guys I think I’ve done it! With a box of corn bread mix and some sliced hot dogs you too will be able to make the best Mini Corn Dogs in your oven!

Mini Corn Dog Muffins Great for school lunches and party snacks!

Ingredients For The Best Ever Corn Dog Mini Muffins

  • 4-6 Hot Dogs
  • 1 Box of Cornbread Mix and Ingredients Listed on Cornbread Box
  • Mini Muffin Pan

Who loves corn dogs but hates to eat fried food? Well, this recipe is the answer to all your problems. Mini Corn Dog Muffins are not only delicious, but they are also so simple to make in your oven. With 5 simple ingredients you can make fun and yummy mini corn dogs that are even better than the ones you get at the fair! This amazingly easy recipe is also great for make-ahead school lunches. Your kids will love having mini corn dogs for lunch! Such a great recipe for kids!

How To Make The Greatest Mini Corn Dogs Ever!

1. Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees and greasing your mini muffin tray with cooking spray or butter. 2. Combine your cornbread mix with the ingredients listed on the back of the box. My favorite brand is Krusteaz Honey Cornbread because it makes this recipe a little sweet just like real corn dogs! For this brand of cornbread, I used a 1/2 cup of milk, 1/3 cup of melted butter, and 1 egg. Your recipe may vary slightly depending on your cornbread mix brand of choice! Looking for a new idea for school lunches? Try Corn Dog Mini Muffins. This recipe is so easy, and you can even make a large batch and freeze for later! What’s worse than realizing that you have nothing for school lunches. With this recipe you’ll never run into this issue again. Simply pop a few mini corn dogs out of the freezer and into your kid’s lunch box and they’ll be thawed in time for school lunch! Simple and easy! 3. Cut each hot dog into 4-5 equal pieces. You want your hot dog pieces to be as tall as your muffin tin. Mini corn dog muffins are a simple and fun dinner idea for picky eaters. With only 5 ingredients you can make a yummy and healthy dinner that kids will love. Pair these delicious corn dog muffins with your favorite vegetable for a well-balanced dinner idea for kids! This recipe is sure to be a hit with your whole family. 4. Spoon the prepared cornbread mix into your greased mini muffin pan. Fill each muffin cup about halfway. If you fill it any fuller it will overflow in the oven (which I found out the hard way). 5. Push one of the cut hotdog pieces into the middle of each muffin cup. Make sure to push the hot dog all the way to the bottom of the cornbread mix. Who doesn’t love easy to prepare party foods! This recipe for mini corn dog muffins is the perfect party appetizer because it is simple, quick, and oh so delicious. Your guests are sure to love this simple to follow recipe with few ingredients. Dip in mustard or ketchup to really complete the corn dog experience. This recipe would be perfect for a carnival themed birthday party! Give this recipe a try today and I promise everyone at your party will love it! 6. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cornbread begins to brown. Let cool for 2-3 minutes and pop these yummy corn dog muffins out with a spoon and enjoy!

How to make the perfect mini corn dogs – this recipe is so easy to follow, and the corn dogs turn out just like the ones you get at the State Fair. Top with some mustard and ketchup and you’ll have a dinner idea that is sure to be a hit with your family. Give this easy dinner idea from Kids Kubby a try today!

Helpful Tips

  • When freezing make sure to squeeze as much of the air out of your freezer bag as possible to prevent freezer burn! Mini Corn Dog Muffins are good in the freezer for 2-3 months!
  • Corn Dog Mini Muffins are great for school lunches. You can make this recipe the night before or pull a few out of the freezer and let them thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Perfect school lunch idea!
  • This mini corn dog recipe is also the perfect appetizer or snack food for a party! I love cheap and easy party food don’t you!
  • Make this recipe a bit healthier by substituting turkey hot dogs.

But Can You Freeze Them?!

I know what you’re thinking. Ok so we’ve made 24 (or more) mini corn dogs, now what? Well, my kids devoured a solid dozen of these in one sitting. These corn dog muffins will stay good for 2-3 days in the refrigerator BUT you can also freeze them. Since I was writing this post, I ended up making this amazing mini corn dog recipe 3 or 4 times so I could get all the pictures I needed. That being said, I ended up with a ton of delicious Mini Corn Dog Muffins so I popped them in a freezer bag and into the freezer they went. Whenever my kids or I get a craving for corn dogs, I take a few out and warm them in my air fryer! Easy Peasy! Make a head school lunch ideas that are perfect for busy parents – this recipe for mini corn dog muffins is perfect for school lunches. You can make a double or triple batch and freeze the extras for school lunches. Your kids will be so happy to have a change from the everyday ham sandwich. Give your kids a winning lunch with this easy corn dog muffin recipe. Easy, quick and healthy dinner idea for busy parents. Your kids will love this recipe so much. I love that I can make this ahead of time and simply rewarm these yummy mini corn dog muffins on busy weeknights. Makes my life as a busy mom so much easier! Add some broccoli as a side and you’ve got the perfect school night dinner in 20 minutes or less!

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Mini Corn Dog Muffins

A quick and easy family dinner recipe made with just a few cheap ingredients: Cornbread mix, hot dogs, eggs, butter, and milk. This 5-ingredient recipe for mini corn dog muffins is the perfect weeknight dinner recipe for busy moms. Mix all the ingredients, pop them in the oven and in less than 20 minutes you have a yummy dinner that your kids will love. Add your kids’ favorite veggies as a side dish and you have a quick and healthy meal for busy nights! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, School Lunch, Snack
Servings: 24 Mini Muffins

Equipment

  • 1 Mini Muffin Pan

Ingredients

  • 4-6 Hot Dogs
  • 1 Box Cornbread Mix (I used Krusteaz Honey Cornbread)
  • Required Ingredients on Cornbread Box

Instructions

  • Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees and greasing your mini muffin tray with cooking spray or butter.
  • Mix together your cornbread mix with the ingredients listed on the back of the box. For this brand of cornbread, I used a ½ cup of milk, 1/3 cup of melted butter, and 1 egg. Your recipe may vary slightly depending on your cornbread mix brand of choice!
  • Cut each hot dog into 4-5 equal pieces. You want your hot dog pieces to be as tall as your muffin tin.
  • Spoon the prepared cornbread mix into your greased mini muffin pan. Fill each muffin cup about halfway. If you fill it any fuller it will overflow in the oven which I found out the hard way.
  • Push one of the cut hotdog pieces into the middle of each muffin cup. Make sure to push the hot dog all the way to the bottom of the cornbread mix.
  • Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cornbread begins to brown. Let cool for 2-3 minutes and pop these yummy corn dog muffins out with a spoon and enjoy!

Notes

A quick and easy family dinner recipe made with just a few cheap ingredients: Cornbread mix, hot dogs, eggs, butter, and milk. This 5-ingredient recipe for mini corn dog muffins is the perfect weeknight dinner recipe for busy moms. Mix all the ingredients, pop them in the oven and in less than 15 minutes you have a yummy main dish that your kids will love. Add your kids’ favorite vegetables as a side dish and you have a quick and healthy meal for busy nights! Easy and quick healthy dinner idea for busy parents. Kids love mini corn dog muffins. Pair with a veggie for an easy school night meal.

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