Cheddar Corn Dog Muffins

Name: Cheddar Corn Dog Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 9 muffins
Ingredients: 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix; 2/3 cup 2% milk; 1 large egg, lightly beaten, room temperature; 5 turkey hot dogs, sliced; 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled jalapeno, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 9 muffins

Test Kitchen Approved

I wanted to riff on hot dogs, so I made corn dog muffins. I added jalapenos to this kid-friendly recipe and won my husband over, too. —Becky Tarala, Palm Coast, Florida

Ingredients

1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
2/3 cup 2% milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten, room temperature
5 turkey hot dogs, sliced
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled jalapeno, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Line 9 muffin cups with foil liners or grease 9 nonstick muffin cups.
In a small bowl, combine muffin mix, milk and egg; stir in hot dogs, cheese and, if desired, jalapeno. Fill prepared cups three-fourths full.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 14-18 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1 muffin: 216 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 619mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.

I wanted to riff on hot dogs, so I made corn dog muffins. I added jalapenos to this kid-friendly recipe and won my husband over, too. —Becky Tarala, Palm Coast, Florida

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