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So many times I try to over think dinner. I try to do a variety of meals so that my guys don’t get bored. In doing that, I forget about the simple meals that my guys love. One of those meals is Mini Corn Dogs. My husband and my boys LOVE these and always remind me that I never make them often enough.

When I saw the Publix ad and the deal on Applegate Hot Dogs, I decided to put these on my menu and share the recipe with you guys.

For the longest time, I assumed homemade corn dogs would be difficult. Actually they are super simple to make. The hardest part is getting your oil to temp. I actually got a deep fryer a while back that makes this recipe even more simple. I don’t even have to use a thermometer…it does all the work.

This meal is part of the What’s For Dinner? Publix Menu For The Week 4/21 – 4/30 (4/21 – 4/29 for some). Remember this ad doesn’t start until next week so you have time to gather your supplies. Here are the other recipes I have shared this week:

Mini Corn Dogs
Author: Michelle
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Serves: 8
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Ingredients
  • 1/8 cup corn starch
  • 1 1/2 cups corn meal, self rising
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 package beef hot dogs, cut in half
  • peanut oil for frying
  • skewers, soaked in water for 15 minutes
Instructions
  1. Heat 5 – 6 inches of oil in deep fryer or large Dutch Oven.
  2. Place each half of the hot dog on a skewer.
  3. Place corn starch in shallow dish.
  4. Holding a skewer, dredge the hot dog in the corn starch. Shake off any excess.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together corn meal, flour, sugar and buttermilk.
  6. Holding the hot dog by the skewer, dip it into the batter, coating completely.
  7. Holding the skewer, carefully drop the coated hot dog into hot oil and cook for 6 – 8 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Repeat until all are cooked.

You should be able to do some corn dogs and zucchini crisps for about $6 plus some pantry staples!

Applegate Natural Hot Dogs, 12 oz, $3.99 ($2.99 after coupon)
Buttermilk – $2
Backyard Grilling Vegetables- zucchini, $1.29/lb