MIni Corn Dog Muffins

Ingredients:
1/2 cup melted butter (or 1/4 cup butter + 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce)
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
8-10 all-beef hot dogs, cut into 1″ bites

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Combine butter and sugar in a bowl, and whisk to combine. Add eggs and whisk to incorporate. Add buttermilk and whisk to incorporate.

3. In a separate bowl, combine baking soda, cornmeal, flour, and salt, and stir to combine. Whisk into wet ingredients in two batches.

4. Spray a mini muffin tin with non-stick spray, and spoon 1 Tablespoon of batter into each mini muffin cup.

5. Place one hot dog bite into the middle of each cup.

6. Bake for 8-12 minutes (oven temperatures vary), or until cornbread is golden brown.

7. Cool in mini muffin tin for 5 minutes before serving.

8. Store leftovers in the refrigerator, and re-heat for 20-30 seconds before serving.