These Paleo Corn Dog Muffins are a healthy take on a childhood favorite. Gluten free, dairy free, easy, and so good! You will love them!
I have always loved corndogs, but I'm slightly afraid of deep frying. I can pan-fry, but a big pot of smoking hot oil terrifies me! So these baked muffins are the solution to my oil fears. Baked in a pan, in under 30 minutes, with no chance of grease splatters. I have seen so many versions of corn dog muffins on Pinterest, but they mostly use cornbread from a box and cheap hotdogs. I thought that it would be a fun recipe to make-over and I'm so glad I tried it! These are made gluten free, dairy free, and grain free. They are so easy, fast, and delicious! Definitely a meal I'll be making over and over.
The "cornbread" contains no corn, but has the same texture and slight sweetness. It's a mixture of coconut and almond flour that creates the perfect cornbread replica! The ghee makes it buttery and the honey adds the sweetness. Paired with the savory hotdogs, they make the perfect bite! I used Applegate Uncured Hotdogs that are nitrate free and what I consider a healthy hotdog.
These not only make a great quick dinner, but they would be perfect for packing in a kid's lunch. I served them with my homemade ketchup and some mustard. My husband also thinks they're good on their own though as well.
You will love how these are so easy and make a great quick meal. They will take you right back to childhood!
And the Super Bowl that's coming up?? These should be added to the menu. They are hand-held, dip-able, delicious, and can be made ahead. I think that meets all the criteria for Super Bowl food. Enjoy!!
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Paleo Corn Dog Muffins
Ingredients
- 5 uncured hotdogs Applegate is what I use
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup coconut flour
- 2 tablespoons ghee melted
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup almond milk
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Cut each hotdog into 6 pieces and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350° and line a muffin tin with 10 parchment paper liners. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, ghee, coconut oil, honey, almond milk, eggs, salt, and baking soda. Mix util fully combined and smooth.
- Divide evenly among the 10 muffin tins then top with 3 slices of hotdog each. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Serve with ketchup, mustard, or chili.
Shelby says
Love these! I swapped the ghee for coconut oil and used a mini muffin tin with one piece of hotdog each (~15 min cook time), they turned out great! Thanks for the recipe, Jessica 🙂
Hilary says
Can you make the batter ahead of time and then bake later on in the day?
Briana says
Any recommendations for egg substitute in this recipe? I think my toddler would love these but he’s allergic to eggs
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Briana- you could try flax eggs or gelatin eggs. I haven't tried it so I can't say for sure, but I think it would be okay.
Marie says
Could you substitute oat/coconut milk and use just coconut flour (due to almond allergy)?
Kristin says
Made this and they were delicious. I used maple syrup instead of honey since that's what I had on hand and it have the batter a great flavor. My toddler and baby are them. Just wonder if these will freeze well. I'm going to experiment with them because I'd like to make a big batch and pull them out for a quick dinner or my kids lunchbox. I will definitely be making these again.
Sonia says
Do you think these would work well with some drained grass fed ground beef in place of hot dogs? Wanted to make these for my 16 month old.
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Sonia- yes, I think that would work great. Enjoy!
Jenny says
I had a party to go to and I always volunteer to bring an appetizer because I have celiac and can't eat most of the snacks people bring. I just started doing paleo too, so these were perfect! I ended up making mini muffins instead, with one piece of hot dog. I baked them for 17 minutes and they were a big hit! I didn't come home with any. I'll definitely make the big version for my husband and I for dinner sometime!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks for trying them, Jenny! I'm so glad they were enjoyed 🙂 I love the idea of making them snack size- fun!
Ana Cartagena says
Love these!! Super yummy and easy to make. My toddler ate them too!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks for trying them, Ana! So glad you guys like them!
Cecilia says
My 7 yeah old is picky as can be. She loved these.
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Cecilia! I'm so glad she loves them!
Gayle says
Tried this with a gluten free cornbread mix and it worked out great!
Jessica DeMay says
That's great to hear! Thanks for trying it!