HOSPITALITY

unshine 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 seasonal taste from the cool comforts of the kitchen .

Hot dogs provide a versatile option that bring 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 . n

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 )

Preheat the oven to 375 F . Lightly coat a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray ; set aside .

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 .

Scoop batter into each muffin tin cup until halfway full . Bake for 8-10 minutes , or until golden brown .

Remove pan from oven and cool on wire rack for 10-15 minutes before removing muffins from pan .

In a large skillet over medium heat , cook hotdog slices , turning occasionally with a fork until lightly browned .

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 # 15803 For more recipe ideas , visit ColemanNatural . com / Recipes .

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