Description
Deep-Fried Bacon Cheeseburger Corn Dogs bring the ultimate comfort food mashup to your plate. Juicy cheeseburger patties, smoky bacon, and hot dog sausages are wrapped in a golden, crispy cornmeal batter. Perfect for parties, game days, or a delicious snack, these savory treats are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
Burger Filling:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Batter:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
Assembly & Cooking:
- 6 hot dog sausages
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Burger Mixture:
Combine ground beef, bacon, cheddar cheese, onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well and shape into 6 patties. - Wrap the Sausages:
Flatten each patty and wrap it around a hot dog sausage, sealing it completely. - Make the Batter:
In a mixing bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, buttermilk, and eggs until smooth. - Dip and Fry:
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C). Dip each wrapped sausage into the batter, coating it evenly. Fry in batches for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. - Drain and Serve:
Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with ketchup, mustard, or ranch for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the burger mixture.
- Ensure the oil temperature stays consistent for even frying.
- Leftovers can be reheated in an air fryer for a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers, Snacks
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 corn dog (approximate)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: bacon cheeseburger corn dogs, deep-fried appetizers, comfort food, hot dog recipes, party snacks