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Yield: 24 mini muffins. 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup yellow cornmeal ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 1 stick unsalted butter, melted ⅓ cup sugar

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 24 mini muffins. 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup yellow cornmeal ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 1 stick unsalted butter, melted ⅓ cup sugar

Corn Dog Muffins

Yield: 24 mini muffins.

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
⅓ cup sugar
2 large eggs
6 beef franks, cut into 1-inch pieces
Mustard and ketchup (optional)

Preheat oven to 375°. Lightly coat a mini-muffin tin with nonstick spray; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, butter, sugar, and eggs. Pour mixture over dry ingredients and stir using a rubber spatula just until incorporated.

Scoop 1 tablespoon batter into each cup and place 1 hot dog piece into the center. Place into oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown.

Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with mustard and/or ketchup (optional).

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This story was published on Oct 05, 2017

Lynn Wells

Lynn Wells gained a fond respect and interest in cooking from her mother and Aunt Addie at the age of 8 in North Carolina. During college, Wells worked in a wide range of restaurants, from fine dining to family- owned. After graduating from UNC Greensboro with a degree in nutrition management and hospitality, Wells began a 21-year career in the nutrition department at Cone Health. In 2014, Wells started Thyme Well Spent Personal Chef Service, an in-home cooking experience for private clients, which continues today. Wells is also a food writer, food stylist, culinary consultant, and the recipe developer/writer for Our State.