WW Sausage and Cheese Corn Dogs

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The WW Sausage and Cheese Corn Dogs are delicious and comforting. We made this snack with chicken sausages, whole-wheat flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, egg, milk, seasoning, mozzarella cheese, breadcrumbs, oil, and skewer sticks. They contain 16 grams of protein and 280 calories per serving. This snack takes 35 minutes to prepare. Store these WW Sausage and Cheese Corn Dogs for three days in the refrigerator. You may serve these corn dogs with corn and bean salad, light coleslaw, fruit salad, pickle spears, mini corn dogs, light ketchup, sriracha yogurt sauce, or cucumber tomato salad. The instructions given in the recipe are clear and simple.

STATS:

  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Prep time: 20 minutes
  • Serving size: 1 corn dog
  • Cook time: 15 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Total time: 35 minutes
  • Course: Snack
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving: 8 corn dogs

EQUIPMENT:

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Tall glass
  • Wooden skewers
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Deep skillet
  • Tongs
  • Paper towels
  • Wire rack

INGREDIENTS:

  • 8 lean chicken sausages
  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour
  • Half cup cornmeal
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup low-fat milk
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Half tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • Half tsp black pepper
  • 80 g diced reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
  • Half cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
  • 8 wooden skewer sticks
  • 1½ tbsp oil

INGREDIENT NOTES:

LEAN CHICKEN SAUSAGES:

  • These sausages provides main savory taste and protein in the recipe. You may use lean beef sausage as per your preference.

WHOLE-WHEAT FLOUR:

  • It makes the main structure of the batter and includes more fiber in the dish. You may utilize all-purpose flour as another option.

CORNMEAL:

  • This cornmeal gives classic grainy texture and mild corn taste. Cornmeal makes the pleasent crust of the corn dogs. You may replace the cornmeal with fine polenta as an alternative.

REDUCED-FAT MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

  • Mozzarella gives melted and creamy center to the corn dogs. It keeps the calories low and makes the recipe lighter. Include reduced-fat Monterey Jack as another idea.

WHOLE-WHEAT BREADCRUMBS:

  • They makes the crispy outer layer of this snack. Whole-wheat breadcrumbs include more fiber and keep the coating crunchy. You may utilize crushed whole-grain crackers as another idea.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, dry the sausages with paper towels and insert one wooden skewer in each sausage.
  2. Cut the cheese into small cubes and put the cubes evenly along the sausage.
  3. Whisk flour, salt, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and black pepper in the bowl.
  4. Mix the egg and milk to make the smooth batter, then pour it in the tall glass.
  5. Dip the sausages in the batter and coat them properly, then roll them in the breadcrumbs.
  6. Warm a small amount of oil in the skillet on medium flame and cook corn dogs in batches.
  7. Transfer the cooked sausages to the wire rack and serve them after few minutes.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

DIPPING SAUCES:

  • Light Honey Mustard
  • Greek Yogurt Ranch
  • Light Ketchup
  • Sriracha Yogurt Sauce
  • Light BBQ Sauce

SIDES:

  • Cucumber Tomato Salad
  • Garden Green Salad
  • Fresh Fruit Salad
  • Carrot and Cucumber Sticks

LUNCH:

  • Corn and Bean Salad
  • Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
  • Air-Fried Potato Cubes
  • Light Coleslaw

PARTY:

  • Mini Corn Dogs
  • Vegetable Platter
  • Pickle Spears
  • Fresh Fruit Skewers

TIPS:

  • Dry the sausages properly so the batter sticks well.
  • Keep the batter thick so it does not slide off the sausages.
  • Avoid crowding the pan so the corn dogs cook perfectly.
  • You should keep the corn dogs on the wire rack for some time to remove extra oil.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put the corn dogs in a closed box and keep them for three days.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze the cooled corn dogs in single layer for two months.

FAQs:

Can I include regular sausages in the recipe?

  • Yes, you may include regular sausages, but the nutritional values will increase.

What makes the batter fall off?

  • Too thin a batter or wet sausages makes the batter fall off.

Can I prepare these corn dogs earlier?

  • Yes, you may coat the sausages early and chill till needed to cook.

Should we exclude cheese from this dish?

  • Yes, exclude cheese if you want sausage-only corn dogs.

What is a good alternative to cheddar?

  • You may use reduced-fat mozzarella, as it works well and gives better results.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 280 kcal

Net carbs: 25 g

Iron: 2.2 mg

Total carbs: 27 g

Vitamin A: 95 IU

Fiber: 2 g

Calcium: 105 mg

Protein: 16 g

Sodium: 620 mg

Potassium: 260 mg

Weight Watchers Points: 7 Points