Deep-Fried Bacon Cheeseburger Corn (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meat and Cheese
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1 pound ground beef
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½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
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4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
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Salt, to taste
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Pepper, to taste
→ Skewers
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8 hot dog skewers or popsicle sticks
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 cup yellow cornmeal
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 large egg, beaten
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1 cup buttermilk or regular milk
→ Frying Oil
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Vegetable oil, for frying
# Steps to Follow:
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Mix ground beef with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, salt, and pepper. Shape into 8 hot-dog-sized logs. Insert a skewer into each log and freeze for 30 minutes to firm up.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the beaten egg and buttermilk, stirring until the batter is smooth.
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Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 175°C (350°F). Dip the frozen meat logs into the batter, ensuring an even coating. Fry in batches for approximately 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
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Serve the corn dogs with ketchup, mustard, or a tangy burger sauce for dipping.
# Additional Notes:
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Freezing the skewered meat logs helps them hold their shape during frying.