Southwestern Corn Dogs Food

CORN DOGS

Steps:

• Whisk the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, mustard powder and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Whisk the milk, eggs and peanut oil in another bowl, then add to the cornmeal mixture and whisk until smooth. Pour the batter into a tall drinking glass, reserving any extra batter.
• Heat 3 to 4 inches peanut oil in a large, wide saucepan over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 365 degrees F. Spread some flour in a shallow dish. Thread each hot dog three-quarters of the way onto an 8-inch wooden skewer. Dredge the hot dogs in flour, tapping off the excess.
• Working in batches, dip the hot dogs into the glass of batter; let the excess drip back into the glass, then lower the hot dogs into the hot oil. Fry, turning, until golden, 4 to 5 minutes per batch. (Refill the glass with batter as needed.) Remove the corn dogs with tongs and drain on a paper towel-lined plate; season with salt.

CORN DOGS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour and egg. Stir in milk to make a thick batter; let stand 4 minutes. Insert sticks into hot dogs; dip into batter. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry corn dogs, a few at a time, until golden brown, 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels.

MINI SOUTHWESTERN CORN PUP MUFFINS WITH FIESTA DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat two 12 cup muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray or line with paper liners.
• In a large bowl, stir together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and oil. Stir until well blended, then gently stir in the cheese. Drop a smal spoonful of the batter into the bottom of each muffin cup. Place a piece of hot dog on top of this batter. Fill cups with enough additional batter to cover the hot dog pieces.
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until muffins are lightly browned and spring back when lightly pressed. Cool slightly before removing from the muffin pans. Serve warm with the Fiesta Dipping Sauce.
• To make the Fiesta Dipping Sauce, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise and taco seasoning mix until smooth. Serve immediately.

SOUTHWESTERN CALI DOGS

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat oil.
• In a food processor blend together the peeled, pitted avocado and sour cream until smooth.
• Lightly steam the tortillas so they don't break when you roll them.
• Lay the tortilas out side by side and place a hot dog on each one, not centered, closer to the edge.
• Roll tortilla around hot dog until you get to the center of the tortilla, fold each end in and finish rolling.
• Secure each seam with a toothpick.
• Carefully place rolled dogs in the hot oil, turning after about 3 minutes-you want them golden brown.
• Cook for another 3-ish minutes, remove from hot oil and drain on a paper towel.
• Place lettuce on each plate.
• Place fried hot dog on the lettuce.
• Top with salsa, avocado cream and diced onions.

SOUTHWESTERN CORN PUDDING

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients.
• Whisk together eggs, whipping cream, and butter in a large bowl. Gradually add sugar mixture, whisking until smooth; stir in corn, green chiles, and cheese. Pour mixture into lightly greased 9x13 casserole dish.
• Microwave on high about 10 to 15 minutes Stir every two minutes until mixture is set.
• *6 cups frozen whole kernel corn or canned shoepeg corn, drained, may be substituted.
• Note: If making 1/2 of recipe, use 8 x 8 dish.

SOUTHWESTERN CORN DOGS

Steps:

• Start grilling hot dogs on barbeque or indoor grilling pan.
• Heat corn in microwave-safe dish, approx 2 minutes.
• Heat black beans in microwave-safe dish, approx 1 minute 30 seconds.
• Slice habanero pepper into matchstick size slices.
• Place tortillas between dampened paper towels and microwave on low heat, approx 12 seconds per tortilla.
• To build -- Take each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese.
• Place whole hot dog in center of tortilla (should begin to melt the cheese).
• Add a few sliced peppers on one side of the dog.
• Spoon corn on same side.
• Add relish to other side of the dog.
• Spoon black beans on that side.
• Drizzle with hot pepper sauce.
• Roll up tortilla, flip over.
• If cheese is not fully melted, microwave for a few seconds.
• Top with jalapenos and salsa.
• Enjoy!