Guess what we did

Today I decided to try this recipe for homemade corn dogs that I found in blog land. I made a hasty grocery list (for the week) and then Emma and I were off. We found some turkey hot dogs on sale. We got these 24 hot dogs for $2.99. What a steal, right?

Then once we came home and I started putting everything together. Mike got started on the fry daddy. He cleaned that thing better than it has been cleaned in a long time. Actually, I think it’s been at least 6 months since we last used that thing. We usually make Mike’s sweet and sour chicken in it. I will have to post that recipe sometime, but not today. Mike said he was just avoiding packing for his trip tomorrow, but I like to imagine that he just wanted to help me. I know. I live in a dream world, but it helps me stay happy.


First I mixed the batter. 

Mike got the oil to heating and dried off the hot dogs and rolled them in flour. We used some skewers that we had for the sticks.  We cut them in half and it worked perfectly. 

Then we dropped them in the oil 2 or 3 at a time (yes, I know this only shows one in there.  It was the first one, then I got busy).

Here are some finished dogs. They puff up just like the ones you buy in the store. The main difference is that I paid $2.99 for the hot dogs, and 1. 29 for the buttermilk.  The rest I had on hand, so in total 16 corn dogs cost me $4.28.  A bit cheaper than buying a box at the store.  Especially when next time I'll only have to buy hot dogs and have the other stuff on hand.  :)

I made up some broccoli cheddar rice and corn for sides.

Jake had a friend over. Everyone except Elaina loved them. I didn’t expect her to like them. She doesn’t even like store bought corn dogs. She peels the breading then eats the hot dogs.

I also made some rice crispy treats with candy corn. The kids enjoyed them. 

Here is the recipe if you want it. 

3 Tbsp butter or margarine

4 cups miniature marshmallows

6 cups Rice Krispies

1/2 bag of candy corn

In a microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes (Mine only took 2 minutes today).  Stir until smooth.  Add cereal and candy corn.  Spread out in a jelly roll pan.  I usually spray my hands with spray oil then push it flat.  Cut and enjoy!  :)