Miniature Corn Dog Muffins with Spicy Ketchup Dip

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Bite-sized corn dog muffins packed with savory sausage, paired with a smoky and spicy ketchup dip for a nostalgic carnival treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, turns all-purpose flour, cornmeal, granulated sugar into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 12, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 18 min Serves 12 American cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 12-cup mini muffin pan.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cornmeal, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tbsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine 3/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and 1 large egg, whisking until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Step 5: Pour about 1 tbsp of batter into each mini muffin cup, then place one mini cocktail sausage (12 total) standing upright in each cup.
  6. Step 6: Cover the sausages with another tablespoon of batter, filling each cup nearly to the top.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 15-18 minutes until the muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted into the batter comes out clean.
  8. Step 8: For the dip, mix 1/2 cup ketchup with 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp hot sauce, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder in a small bowl. Serve alongside the warm corn dog muffins.

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