The Sliceable Corn Dog Casserole Perfect For Serving A Crowd

When you think of the most iconic foods from every state, corn dogs are one classic food staple loved by many nationwide. The National Park Service claims that corn is one of the oldest native ingredients grown in America, while hot dogs came to the U.S. by way of a New York City food cart run by one German immigrant in the mid-1800s. With hot dogs' perpetual growth as an everyday food, and corn consistently used in households across the U.S., the combination of the two ingredients is nothing other than a tasty symbol of American pride.

Bar S points to some controversy around the famous corn dog's origin. While one story gives credit to the Portland Oregon shop, "Pronto Pup" in 1941, another story points to the Texas state fair in 1942. Interestingly, the first corn dog noted in written history in the land of the free happened even earlier than the '40s. 

Regardless of how a cornmeal-covered, deep-fried hot dog came to be, one thing is for sure — Americans love corn dogs. Based on one 2014 survey outlined by Global Newsire, corn dogs were the clear winner among many delicious hot dog varieties. Before delving into a crowd-pleasing way corn dogs can be transformed into other tasty dishes, how do you make them at home? Is there one method of cooking that stands above the rest?

When it comes to perfecting a delicious corn dog, you need skewers, a package or two of hot dogs, and a tasty cornbread batter perfect for deep-frying. The Pioneer Woman insists on using a tall drinking glass for easy dunking. Her classic batter recipe calls for a cornmeal flour mixture with a subtle amount of honey to provide some flavor contrast. If you want to add some spice to your batter, you could try making Alton Brown's recipe which features jalapenos, grated onion, and creamed corn.

If you plan on having a lot of guests at your house, you may not want to buy enough cooking oil to support your corndog escapades. You could, however, attempt making pigs in a blanket, which provides with you a nice alternative to corn dogs and they're fit for a crowd to boot. Beyond the 10 amazing ways to make pigs in a blanket, pigs in a blanket are quite easy to make. The necessary ingredients are mini sausages or hot dogs, refrigerated biscuit dough, and if you like them, poppy seeds. While no one is going to actively turn down a mini hot dog wrapped in flaky bread dough, pigs in a blanket and corn dogs aren't necessarily the same tasty snack. While you could make mini corn dogs, is there a more convenient way to transform the tastiness of corn dogs into a crowd-pleasing appetizer?

There are many great casserole recipes out there in the world and some may argue that corn dog casserole is one of the tastiest options available. You can save those precious minutes standing over an oil-filled skillet with a convenient oven-friendly alternative that still houses all the classic corn dog ingredients. The recipe couldn't be easier, and lifehacker shares that all you need to make this shareable dish is a box of your favorite cornbread mix, four hot dogs, and a nine-by-seven-inch baking pan.

If you want a recipe that's a little heartier and can easily serve as a meal replacement, try Pillsbury's corn dog casserole recipe which includes the addition of baked beans and barbecue sauce. You can also spice up the simple recipe from LifeHacker by including some of your favorite herbs, grated onion, and cheddar cheese. For your next friends-only party or family get-together, get creative and consider making one of America's most iconic foods a sliceable delight.