Jul 14 2026
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Children's Menu: Corn Dog Or Macaroni & Cheese With Fries Recipe

Inspired by Gallo's Mexican Restaurant
Time1h
Serves4

Delight your little ones with our fun and tasty Children's Menu! Choose between a crispy, golden corn dog, perfectly cooked and served with a side of golden fries, or indulge in our creamy macaroni & cheese, a comforting classic that kids adore. Both options come with a generous helping of fries, making mealtime a cheerful adventure!

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Ingredients

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Corn Dog Ingredients

Macaroni & Cheese Ingredients

Fries Ingredients

Method

Corn Dog Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Batter

    In a bowl, mix cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk and egg, then combine with the dry ingredients to form a batter.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C).

  3. 3

    Coat the Hot Dogs

    Insert wooden skewers into each hot dog, dip into the batter, ensuring they are well coated.

  4. 4

    Fry the Corn Dogs

    Carefully place the battered hot dogs into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Macaroni & Cheese Directions

  1. 5

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot, boil water and add elbow macaroni. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 6

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat, stir in flour, and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Add cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until the cheese is melted.

  3. 7

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring until well combined.

Fries Directions

  1. 8

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Wash and cut the potatoes into thin strips for fries.

  2. 9

    Fry the Potatoes

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot. Once hot, add the potato strips in batches, frying until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels, seasoning with salt to taste.

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