"An easy way to make the favorite treat from the fair," says Annetta Milhon of Grand Island. "You can substitute cocktail wieners for hot dogs."

Corn Dog Muffins
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 14 minutes

(2) 8.5 ounce packages cornbread mix

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups milk

1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

9 hot dogs, cut in half

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease muffin tins.

Stir together the cornbread mix and the brown sugar in a large bowl. Whisk the eggs and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Fold the eggs and cheese into the dry mixture until moistened. Spoon mixture into muffin tins until 2/3 full. Add 1 hot dog half to each muffin.

Bake in a preheated oven 14 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown.

Makes 18 servings.

Nutritional information per serving: 242 calories; 14 g fat; 9 g protein; 775 mg sodium; 50 mg cholesterol; 21 g carbohydrate

Annetta Milhon,
Grand Island