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Before we talk about today’s recipe, I want to announce the winners of Mother Rimmy’s Cooking Light Done Right iApp cookbook.
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Now let’s check out my healthy twist on the classic corn dog . . .
Mini Corn Dogs with Crunchy Slaw
When I was raising kids, corn dogs held a place of honor on this family’s list of favorite foods. They were best when we got them from the vendor at the local Sears department store. Their corn dogs had a crispy, sweet corn breading on the outside, and a juicy hot dog on the inside.
If a trip to the department store wasn’t in order, I’d buy the big boxes of corn dogs and throw them in the freezer. They weren’t quite the same, but they ran a close second.
Mini Corn Dogs
The kids are gone now, and even though my waistline can’t afford the calories, when a corn dog craving hits it won’t go away until it’s satisfied.
My healthy eating philosophy is that no food is off limits if I just make a few adjustments. In this case my mini corn dog recipe skips the deep fat frying in favor of baking them in the oven, provides automatic portion control, and adds a healthy slaw on the side.
Crunchy Slaw
Now I’ve saved myself a few calories, and I still get to enjoy a memorable corn dog while I watch my favorite football team stomp on their opponent. Sounds like a good weekend to me!
Happy cooking!
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornbread mix
- 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 large egg white
- ½ cup low fat milk
- 2 ea hot dogs, cut into 12 pieces
- 4 cups slaw mix
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper , finely chopped
- ½ medium avocado, mashed
- ½ tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ cup low fat plain yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine cornbread mix, 2 tablespoons onion, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon chili powder, egg white and milk in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray and spoon cornbread mix into the muffin cups. Press one piece of hot dog into the middle of each cup. Bake for 10 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the corn dogs bake, combine slaw, remaining onion, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, avocado, honey, remaining chili powder and nonfat yogurt in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve mini corn dogs with slaw.
NUTRITION FACTS
Calories: 433, Weight Watchers PointsPlus 11
Total Fat: 17.29g
Cholesterol: 14mg
Sodium: 816mg
Total Carbs: 57.86g
Dietary Fiber: 8.65g
Sugars: 20.03g
Protein: 11.93g
The statements made here are strictly my opinion and are not meant to replace medical advice from your physician. Please see disclaimer for further details. Nutrition information is compiled with MacGourmet. If you find discrepancies, please let me know. It’s important to me that I provide you with accurate information.
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Yummy! Both corn dog and slaw.
Have a great weekend!
Angie
Angie’s Recipes recently posted…Pistachio Cranberry Biscotti
Cool way of preparing them. I am sure we will love this at home. The slaw looks delicious!
Ok. The Texas State Fair is going on right now, and your corn dogs put theirs to SHAME!
Sandi recently posted…Makin’ Me Happy Friday
Thanks Sandi! I hope you get a chance to go to the Fair and have a real corn dog. I have to admit, they are still the best
Looks like a good meal to me. Yum!
Christine recently posted…Southwestern Beef Soup
Oh wow, I haven’t indulged in a corn dog in years but I used to absolutely love them! I’m thinking a special treat is going to have to be in my future pretty soon…
Jess recently posted…Thirty Minute Thursdays: Eggcellent Sandwiches with Spinach & Tomato Soup
Great idea for a Thirty Minute Thursday! The sandwich and soup sounds delicious.
Oh wow… I love these! They look so easy but totally delicious! I think my boys would really enjoy these, thanks for sharing!
The Farmers Wife recently posted…Pumpkin Spice Donuts, and Holiday Traditions
I think this would be a fun recipe for kids to make, don’t you?
Pretty nifty idea to bake them. Gabbi is a hot dog fanatic, I’ll have to try this one one her.
Sandra recently posted…Halloween At My House
Let me know how she likes it. I always love to hear how people change up my recipes. Enjoy your Sunday!
Yum! I love this idea of making mini corn dogs, and especially not having to fry them!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. recently posted…Spicy Cheddar Witch Fingers
They were so easy to make too. If I had kids at home, it would be a good recipe for them to make and have fun with.
Adorable!!
I had hubby come and look at this awesome corn dog idea! Spicy and not fried, sold!!!! Girl, not only will my guys be eating muffin size meatloaf but now spicy corn dogs too! This is great idea Kristi and very new to me as you can probably tell
Have a fabulous weekend.
redkathy recently posted…Spicy Lentils and White Rice Recipe
Thanks Kathy! You know me, I have to bake everything. Got to keep those calories in check. Have a good Sunday!
wow these look amazing and healthy love it and congrats on the app
rebecca subbiah recently posted…Craft – Leaf Prints
Thank you Rebecca! Enjoy your Sunday.
First off…Yay! I won! I won! WooHoo! Yipppeeee!
Now that that’s out of the way… these corn dogs are brilliant! I would have never thought to put them in a muffin pan! AWESOME!
Ann recently posted…Lasagna
Hi Ann – please let me know how you like it, and if you have any suggestions for improvements. The company that produces it is always looking for feedback. I’m glad you like the corn dogs. You know me, it’s all about portion control. Have a wonderful Sunday!
Nice and like the mini version plus the coleslaw is a wonderful way of serving it.
Nava Krishnan recently posted…Fast Style for No-Shampoo Days (Part 3)
I love coleslaw with almost any sandwich. It adds a refreshing crunch.
Those are some mighty fine looking corndogs! I love the fact that they’re not deep fried!
Curt recently posted…Beer Lime Marinade
I have a deep fryer, but I have to admit I never use it. It’s too much work and the oil is so expensive!
What an absolutely fantastic idea. Dudette’s been begging me for corndogs for a while now, but I’ve really not wanted to deal with the mess or deep frying. You’ve solved that issue entirely. I can’t wait to give these a try. Thank you so much!
The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time recently posted…Monkey Bread from Cooking Light Magazine, October 2011
I’d bet Dudette would love these, I’m going to make them for my nephew the next time he visits. If bread is involved, I can get him to eat anything.
wow….so totally impressive recipe.
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Hi Jay! Thank you for visiting. I’ll happily pay a visit Tasty Appetite to see what you’re cooking up. Have a good Sunday!
How cute to find corn dogs in mini muffin form
Great idea. And your slaw sounds fabulous!
Liz recently posted…Buckwheat Blini with Smoked Salmon and Crème Fraîche~
Your corn dog and the slaw both look delicious but the best part of it is you make it healthy!
Sutapa recently posted…Durga Puja Festival 2011 From Kolkata
Wow, your Mini Corn Dogs with Crunchy Slaw look very delicious and mouth watering! Your recipe is totally impressive! I can’t wait to try it! Bookmarked and saved your page! Thanks!
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Thank you for visiting Karylle! Please let me know how you like the recipe and if you make improvements. I love to hear how people improve my recipes.
I have to admit that growing up I was ALWAYS a fan of the corn dog! however, I got sick on them awhile back and never touched them again! These are SO clever though! Thanks for sharing!
thehealthyapron recently posted…Good Greens. Is It Healthy?
Oh man, that’s not fun! Once you have that happen with a food, you can never it again without remembering.
This is absolutely fabulous. I must make this. I would love it but better, my grandchildren are coming and I want to make this for them. I just printed it and I am going to make it tomorrow, if I can turn the mix into my own cornbread recipe. We have celiac in the family and I have to do my own thing. I owe you for this one.
Hi Chaya. You’ll have to let me know if they like it. I used Bob’s Gluten Free Corn Bread mix. We don’t have a gluten problem in my house, but it just seems like it’s in everything, so I like to reduce it when I can.
How fun!! I haven’t had a corn dog in YEARS. Literally, years. I would love to try making my own. And the recipe called for yogurt?! See..it’s got some health components to it, so why not make it?!
Gina (The Candid RD) recently posted…Don’t Pay For Peanut Butter, Make and Flavor Your Own!
Even better, I used kosher all beef dogs, so at least the hot dogs were a little better than the typical dog.
I made these and they are wonderful. They are fun to eat and delicious. Come on over and take a peek.
http://bizzybakesb.blogspot.com/2011/10/mini-corn-dogs-using-ellie-krieger-corn.html
I’m so glad you liked them, and I’ll be sure to try Ellie’s cornbread mix.