Mini Corn Dog Bites

I have been watching football games all week and looking for awesome appetizers to suit your college budget without compromising fun, coolness, and of course, taste!  These little bites are about the easiest thing I have ever made, and you get the classic 'corn dog' flavor without the fry or the fat.

These take about 10 minutes to throw together, and 8 minutes to bake! Doesn't get any better than this unless your team wins the trophy!

(Another great recipe from Baking With Blondie blog)

Equipment:

12- or 24-count Mini-Muffin pan

PAM Spray

Mixing Bowl

Whisk

Ingredients:

1 box Jiffy Corn Bread ($0.89)

1 egg ($0.25)

1/3 cup milk ($0.25) / ($0.50) if you buy organic milk

Quality franks, cut into 6 pieces per link ($0.55 / per frank)

Mustard

BBQ Sauce 

Ketchup

Instructions:

1. Wash your hands.

2. Preheat the oven according to package, usually 400F degrees.

3. Combine the ingredients for the muffin mix in a mixing bowl and let sit 4-5 minutes.

4. Fill the mini-muffin tins about 3/4 full.

5. Cut the franks into 5 or 6 pieces and press one section into center of muffin.

6. Bake at 400F degrees x 8 minutes.

7. Have your platter with condiments and dipping sauces.

Party Sliders

Eventually I was going to have to try these bite size sliders that are being posted all over Pinterest and various food boards--my reason being that they are a fantastic idea for any college apartment hosting game day, the Sunday or Monday night football, March Madness, or any other event with a crowd.

After I tried them, it seemed self-evident that multiple variations exist:  Roast Beef & Cheddar, Caprese with pesto and mozzarella, or Turkey Club.  Really, experiment with this one, modify, try it out!  

Equipment:

Baking sheet with edges

PAM Spray

Knife

Small Mixing Bowl

Ingredients:

1 12-pack Hawaiian King Dinner Rolls, remove from packaging

Slices of honey ham

Slices of Swiss cheese

1/3 cup mayo

1/3 cup miracle whip

Sauce:

1 Tbls poppyseeds

1 1/2 Tbls mustard (grainy or yellow mustard)

1/3 cup butter, melted

1 Tbls onion, finely minced

1/2 tsp Worchestershire 

Instructions:

1. Wash Your Hands.

2. Preheat Oven 350F degrees.

3. Slice rolls horizontally and mince your onion.

4. Spread each side of the rolls with mayo / miracle whip mixture.

5. Add layer of ham.

6. Add layer of cheese

7. If you want tomatoes, pickles here...now's your chance.

8. Finish with the top half of the rolls.

9. Combine all ingredients of the sauce and brush over tops of the rolls.

10. Cover with foil and bake x 15 minutes (or longer) to ensure cheese is melting.

11. Remove foil and brown tops until golden brown.

12. Use a large knife to separate the rolls at the pre-cut lines.

13. Offer to the crowd.

Under The Mistletoe Part 2

Parties continue.
Mistletoe everywhere.
Avoid the "kissing disease".
Avoid the rest of us if you are sick.

Check out Cool Campus Living Blog:  Under The Mistletoe Part 2