This so far is the best recipe I have found, but I did have to modify it immediately. First, it calls for 1 cup of milk. Batter was way to thick. So I had to add an additional 1/2 cup and then thru out the fry another tbsp every now and then to keep it easy to coat. I didn't have any white sugar so I substituted brown instead and liked it, altho next time I think I will try honey. Lastly instead of the salt it called for I used 1 full tsp of my homemade house seasoning for extra flavor. I also heated my hotdogs up but as another reviewer suggested I did make sure the outside was completely dry before dipping them. I didn't even need to use flour or cornstarch to make the batter stick. It coated easily and stayed on while frying. They were so good! Even my picky child who normally hates corndogs ate TWO! Thanks so much for posting this recipe!

Reviewed On: May 21, 2013

Just wanted to add that I have made a similar version using 2 15oz cans of chili instead of the baked beans. We call it Chili Corn Dog Pie. Kids love it. Tonight I will be trying the baked beans version tho since I do have a some I want to use up. Can't wait to try it. :D

Reviewed On: Nov. 15, 2010

I have made it twice...first as directed, but used a red bell pepper instead of green since no one in my family cares for them and deleting the chopped pimento, and because I had it, a RED onion.....it was "ok". Not a fan of that sweet/tart taste. I had one child who detested it and one child who loved it. The other kids were "so-so" with it. The next time I made it, I completely cut out both the vinegar and the sugar and instead of using 2 1/2 tbsp of yellow mustard, I used 1/4 cup honey mustard dipping sauce (I use Kents brand). I left everything else the same like I did before. Everyone, ALL my kids loved it. I think the shredded carrots, celery, red onion, red pepper and cucumber gives it a beautiful color contrast and yummy crunch.

Reviewed On: Sep. 6, 2010