Vegetarian Corn Dog Casserole
Description
Vegetarian hot dogs are baked with celery, onion, Cheddar and corn bread mix seasoned with sage and black pepper.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 cups thinly sliced celery
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1 1/2 cups sliced green onion
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1 1/2 pounds vegetarian hot dogs
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2 eggs, beaten
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1 1/2 cups milk
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2 teaspoons rubbed sage
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 (8 1/2 ounce) packages dry corn bread mix
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2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a shallow 3 quart baking dish.
2
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter, then saute celery for 5 minutes. Stir in green onions, and saute an additional 5 minutes. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
3
Cut hot dogs lengthwise into quarters, then cut into thirds. In the same skillet, saute hot dogs for 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Mix hot dogs into celery and onions. Set aside 1 cup of this mixture.
4
In a medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, sage, pepper, and corn bread mix. Stir well to combine, then stir into remaining hot dog mixture. Mix in 1 1/2 cups cheese. Spread mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with reserved hot dog mixture and remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
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Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until golden brown.