Chili Cheese Meatball Corndog

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat canola oil in a large heavy pot to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Line a large plate with paper towels; set aside.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Cook onions and garlic until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, tomato paste, worcestershire sauce, ketchup and hot sauce. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, mix to combine ground beef, cheddar cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, cooled onion mixture, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper. Form into 2-inch meatballs. Arrange meatballs on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly.

4. 4

   Thread 3 meatballs on to the end of 8-10 skewers, stacking them directly next to each other so that they touch.

5. 5

   In a medium bowl, whisk to combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. In a separate small bowl, whisk to combine buttermilk and 2 eggs. Pour buttermilk into dry mixture and stir until just combined.

6. 6

   Working in batches, dip the meatball skewers into the batter, coating completely, then fry until golden and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on a towel lined plate.

7. 7

   Serve meatball corndogs with a side of sour cream and sprinkle over 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and sliced scallions.