A Summer Meal Solution (Video Recipe)

Sunshine and summer evenings often elicit a certain craving for warm-weather favorites, but many families don’t always have time to light a grill or wait for the charcoal to heat up. On those busy days when summer fare calls your name but time is of the essence, opt for a family-friendly recipe that offers a seasonal taste from the cool comforts of the kitchen.

Hot dogs provide a versatile option that brings the kids running and can be used in a wide variety of dishes. These Corn Muffin Hot Dog Sliders, ready in just 30 minutes, offer a tasty twist on tradition by combining a summertime favorite with a comfort food classic.

In addition to the feel-good flavors, they’re made with all-beef Coleman Natural uncured hot dogs, sourced from American family farms that never use antibiotics or added hormones, meaning you can feel confident about the ingredients you’re feeding your family.

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Corn Muffin Hot Dog Sliders

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6 (2 sliders per serving)

•             Nonstick cooking spray
• 1          cup all-purpose flour
• 1          cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2       teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4       teaspoon salt
• 1          cup buttermilk
• 1/2       cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/3       cup sugar
• 2          large eggs
• 6          Coleman Natural Beef Hot Dogs, cut into coins or sliced on bias, 1/2-inch thick
• 1          cup baby arugula
• mustard, for garnish (optional)
• ketchup, for garnish (optional)
• relish, for garnish (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly coat 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, butter, sugar, and eggs. Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients and stir until moist.
3. Scoop batter into each muffin tin cup until halfway full. Bake 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
4. Remove pan from oven and cool on wire rack 10-15 minutes before removing muffins from pan.
5. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook hotdog slices, turning occasionally with a fork until slightly browned.
6. Slice each muffin in half horizontally, add arugula and hot dog slices then garnish with mustard, ketchup, and relish, if desired.

Substitution: Use store-bought corn muffin mix rather than making corn muffins from scratch, if desired.

SOURCE: Coleman Natural Foods