Kitchen Boycott: Mini Corn Dogs

     The Minnesota State Fair is right around the corner! So excited! Jeff and I go every year (we're going on Friday!!).  Just thinking about the state fair today put in the mood for corn dogs. I know freezer ones can't even come close to how good the ones at the fair are, but I wanted them anyways. So I was at the store doing my weekly shopping trip when I came upon the freezer section. I was in shock..around $7.00 for a box of frozen corn dogs. Why would hot dogs wrapped in corn meal batter cost so much? I refused to pay that much for something I could make at home cheaper.  So I got my pack of hot dogs and corn bread mix and headed home.

      I decided to make mini corn dogs. These are the perfect size to make a big batch and stick them in your freezer. That way you can take them out for a quick kid-friendly meal.

Mini Corn Dogs
Yields: 12 corn dogs ( used muffin pan. Would get more if you use a mini muffin pan)

1 box cornbread muffin mix ( I used Jiffy)
2 hot dogs (3 hot dogs if using mini muffin pan)
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
A squeeze of honey

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2: Cut each hot dog into 6 pieces. Place each piece in a greased muffin pan.

Step 3: Prepare corn bread mix according to package. Mix in a little honey to sweeten.

Step 4: With a spoon add a portion of the cornbread batter around the hot dogs in each cup. (about 2/3 covering the hot dog).

Step 5: Place in a 400 degree oven for 12-15 minutes (less time if using mini muffin pan) until golden. Serve with ketcup and enjoy!

To Freeze (quick lunch later) allow to fully cool. Place mini corn dogs in a Ziploc freezer bag. When ready to eat, heat in oven on 350 degrees for 15 minutes or heat in microwave. 

Sophie Approved!

What did I do with my time away from the Kitchen?: Ok you got me, this requires time in the kitchen the first day. But, now I have some in the freezer ready to go. So I will enjoy time away another day :)

    Today I got an extra surpise! I glanced in the Goodwill today (right next to my grocery store) and found a new pair of shoes for $1.49! Never know what fun hidden treasures are in there :)