Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of carnival treats with these Deep-Fried Bacon Cheeseburger Corn Dogs, combining juicy beef, smoky bacon, and melty cheddar in a crispy cornmeal batter.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 8 wooden skewers or popsicle sticks
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Instructions
- 1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until browned. Drain excess fat.
- 2. Combine cooked beef, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar in a bowl and mix well.
- 3. Divide filling into 8 portions, shape into logs, and insert wooden skewers. Freeze for 20-30 minutes.
- 4. Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in one bowl. In another bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk. Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
- 5. Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Pat logs dry, dip in batter, and fry for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.