They’re still listed there on the menu, alongside hot dogs and slaw dogs, but try to order a corn dog at Cook Out, and you won’t get a golden-fried, battered dog. All you’ll get is disappointment.
The News & Observer saw discussions on TikTok and Reddit about an inability to order a Cook Out corn dog, so we decided to look into the issue — which some University of North Carolina-Wilmington students seem to have elevated to DEFCON 1 status.
Here’s what we learned.
Cook Out corn dogs
We tried ordering corn dogs at two different Cook Out restaurants in North Raleigh on Friday, Oct. 17.
Employees at both the Strickland and Falls of Neuse stores told us that no corn dogs were available at the moment.
North Carolina-born fast food chain Cook Out, famous for its sprawling menu of milkshake flavors, also serves corn dogs. But some customers haven’t been able to order them. jdjackson@newsobserver.com Drew Jackson
The good news: Corn dogs will be back soon — maybe as early as Saturday, Oct. 18, one worker at the Falls of Neuse Road location said.
A customer service representative at Cook Out corporate reached by phone Friday said some, but not all, locations had corn dogs.
Why can’t you order corn dogs at Cook Out?
Employees at the Raleigh Cook Out locations visited by The N&O said a recall was to blame for the lack of corn dogs.
In late September, Hillshire Brands issued a recall of select State Fair Corn Dogs on a Stick and Jimmy Dean Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick.
According to Tyson Foods, which owns Hillshire Brands, a “limited number” of products included extraneous pieces of wooden stick within the batter.
The Cook Out on Strickland Road near Six Forks Road in Raleigh has indoor seating and a drive-thru. Renee Umsted rumsted@newsobserver.com
The affected foods were only made at one facility, and produced between March 17 and Sept. 26.
Separately, Foster Poultry Farms recalled more than 3.8 million pounds of chicken corn dog and ground turkey on a stick products that may contain pieces of wood in the batter. Some of the Foster Poultry Farms corn dogs were sold at Food Lion stores in North Carolina.
Affected Foster Poultry Farms products were made between July 30 and Aug. 4. Foster Poultry Farms products received complaints and reports of injuries from customers.
Anyone who has any of the recalled corn dog products, regardless of brand, should not consume the foods, recall notices state.
It isn’t clear whether Cook Out purchases corn dogs from one of these companies, or has a different supplier. The Cook Out customer service representative contacted by The N&O didn’t have any details about the recall, but said that the lack of corn dogs at some locations was because of “a distributor thing.”
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They’re still listed there on the menu, alongside hot dogs and slaw dogs, but try to order a corn dog at Cook Out, and you won’t get a golden-fried, battered dog. All you’ll get is disappointment.
The News & Observer saw discussions on TikTok and Reddit about an inability to order a Cook Out corn dog, so we decided to look into the issue — which some University of North Carolina-Wilmington students seem to have elevated to DEFCON 1 status.
Here’s what we learned.
Cook Out corn dogs
We tried ordering corn dogs at two different Cook Out restaurants in North Raleigh on Friday, Oct. 17.
Employees at both the Strickland and Falls of Neuse stores told us that no corn dogs were available at the moment.
North Carolina-born fast food chain Cook Out, famous for its sprawling menu of milkshake flavors, also serves corn dogs. But some customers haven’t been able to order them. jdjackson@newsobserver.com Drew Jackson
The good news: Corn dogs will be back soon — maybe as early as Saturday, Oct. 18, one worker at the Falls of Neuse Road location said.
A customer service representative at Cook Out corporate reached by phone Friday said some, but not all, locations had corn dogs.
Why can’t you order corn dogs at Cook Out?
Employees at the Raleigh Cook Out locations visited by The N&O said a recall was to blame for the lack of corn dogs.
In late September, Hillshire Brands issued a recall of select State Fair Corn Dogs on a Stick and Jimmy Dean Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick.
According to Tyson Foods, which owns Hillshire Brands, a “limited number” of products included extraneous pieces of wooden stick within the batter.
The Cook Out on Strickland Road near Six Forks Road in Raleigh has indoor seating and a drive-thru. Renee Umsted rumsted@newsobserver.com
The affected foods were only made at one facility, and produced between March 17 and Sept. 26.
Separately, Foster Poultry Farms recalled more than 3.8 million pounds of chicken corn dog and ground turkey on a stick products that may contain pieces of wood in the batter. Some of the Foster Poultry Farms corn dogs were sold at Food Lion stores in North Carolina.
Affected Foster Poultry Farms products were made between July 30 and Aug. 4. Foster Poultry Farms products received complaints and reports of injuries from customers.
Anyone who has any of the recalled corn dog products, regardless of brand, should not consume the foods, recall notices state.
It isn’t clear whether Cook Out purchases corn dogs from one of these companies, or has a different supplier. The Cook Out customer service representative contacted by The N&O didn’t have any details about the recall, but said that the lack of corn dogs at some locations was because of “a distributor thing.”
Triangle Asked & Answered: What do you want to know?
Have a question about something in our community? The News & Observer’s Service Journalism team wants your questions for our Triangle Asked & Answered series. Reach out to us by filling out this form or by sending an email to ask@newsobserver.com.
Renee Umsted is a service journalism reporter for The News & Observer. She has a degree in journalism from the Bob Schieffer College of Communication at TCU.
This Red Fruit Salad is loaded with refreshing watermelon, juicy strawberries, cherries and raspberries tossed will fresh basil and mint, sweet jam and lime juice. Serves 8 to 10 (depending).
Summer = fruit salad.
Last year I was craving this summer fruit salad. And this year, it’s this stunning ruby red fruit salad. In it, you will find juicy watermelon, sweet strawberries, cherries and raspberries. All of this fruit is tossed in a mixture of jam, lime juice and fresh herbs.
I really love the fresh mint and basil with the fruit and I especially love how easy it is to throw together (just be sure you have a cherry pitter!).
And who doesn’t love red fruit?
To Make This Red Fruit Salad You Will Need:
strawberry jam/preserves
lime juice
basil (fresh)
mint (fresh)
watermelon
strawberries
cherries
raspberries
Prep all of the fruit by first, washing and patting dry. Dice up 1-1/2 pounds watermelon, hull and quarter 1 pound strawberries, pit and halve 1 pound of cherries (I linked my pitter in the in printable recipe), and gently rinse 8 ounces of raspberries.
In a large mixing bowl, add 2 tablespoons strawberry jam or preserves, the juice of 1 medium lime, and 1 tablespoon each sliced basil and mint.
Stir well to break up the jam and mix well.
To that, add the prepped watermelon, strawberries and cherries.
Use a rubber spatula that has a curve to it, to gently toss to coat.
Lastly add in the strawberries and *verrrrry gently* toss to incorporate.
Chill until read to serve. Then simply transfer to a platter and serve.
Garnish with whole berries and/or a sprig of mint or basil.
HOW TO STORE FRUIT SALAD:
Store in an air-tight container and store in the refrigerator.
HOW LONG WILL FRUIT SALAD LAST?
If stored properly this fruit salad should last up to 5 days
Enjoy! And if you give this Red Fruit Salad recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!
Yield: 8servings
Red Fruit Salad
This Red Fruit Salad is loaded with refreshing watermelon, juicy strawberries, cherries and raspberries tossed will fresh basil and mint, sweet jam and lime juice. Serves 8 to 10 (depending).
Prep Time: 20 minutesmins
Total Time: 20 minutesmins
2tablespoonsstrawberry jam or preserves
1small/mediumlime, juiced
1tablespoonfresh mint, thinly sliced
1tablespoonfresh basil, thinly sliced
1½poundswatermelon, cut into bite-size pieces
1poundstrawberries, hulled and quartered (halved if small)
1poundsweet cherries, pitted and halved
8ouncesraspberries
In a large mixing bowl, add strawberry jam or preserves, lime juice, and the sliced basil and mint. Whisk well to combine.
To this, add the prepped watermelon, strawberries and cherries. Toss to combine.
Lastly add in the raspberries and gently toss to combine.
Chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition Disclaimer:All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.
Bacon Cheddar Ranch Potato Salad is both easy and delicious! Homemade ranch dresses roasted baby potatoes, crispy bacon, sliced green onions and sharp cheddar cheese.
Some say Memorial Day technically kicks off the grilling season.
Even though we’ve been grilling since late February, I do believe it’s this particular weekend when we collectively grill allthethings and serve them with fresh colorful salads, grilled vegetables, potato chips and ice cold beverages. Can you tell I’m excited? I so am.
Today I have an oldie but goodie I’m re-sharing with all of you. This recipe dates back to April of 2011. I had a little dressing left over and instead of having it going to waste, I tossed it in with leftover roasted potatoes, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar and green onions. Which is exactly how this recipe was born. It was the best thing to come out of my kitchen that year and I’ve made it several times since.
Bacon. Cheddar. Ranch. Potato Salad.
Is there a more delicious string of words? I don’t think so. 😉
To Make This Bacon Cheddar Ranch Potato Salad You Will Need:
baby potatoes – I use a blend of potatoes, but use what you can find.
olive oil – Lends fat, flavor and helps soften while roasting.
kosher salt – Enhances the flavors of the recipe.
bacon – I like to use center cut bacon in this recipe.
sharp cheddar – I like it cut into small cubes, however shredding it is fine too.
green onion – Adds a pop of color and fresh onion flavor.
parsley – Lends fresh herbaceous flavor.
For this recipe, you can either use my Jet’s Ranch Dressing or this Buttermilk Ranch Dressing – Both are equally fantastic and it all depends on how much work you want to put into making ranch dressing.
Preheat your oven to 400°F or 200°C.
Wash and towel dry 3 pounds of baby potatoes. Place them onto a rimmed metal sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon of kosher salt. Toss to combine and slide into your preheated oven for 30 minutes or until fork tender.
Then remove and allow the potatoes to cool completely before making the potato salad. Waiting for the potatoes to cool is important. Otherwise they’ll absorb all of the ranch making the salad kind of dry.
Meanwhile, cook 8 strips of center cut bacon until crispy. Transfer the crispy bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon fat. Once the bacon has cooled, finely chop.
Once the potatoes have cooled, add them to a large bowl. If the potatoes are a little bigger than bite-size, cut them in half.nDrizzle with 1 tablespoon warm bacon fat and toss to coat. Next add in all of the chopped bacon, 3 sliced green onions and 6 ounces of cubed cheddar.
Then pour a 1/2 cup of the ranch over top. The cool thing about this potato salad is that all the herbs and spices are all ready in the ranch! There’s garlic, dill, parsley, chives, salt, pepper etc.
Majority of the flavor-work has already been done.
Toss together. Taste-test and season with more salt if needed.
And serve or chill in your fridge until you’re ready to eat. Then serve this will grilled chicken, burgers, ribs, brats or steak. Really any and all the grilled food, because it’s perfect with anything!
Now who’s coming over to help me finish the leftovers?
Enjoy! And if you give this Bacon Cheddar Ranch Potato Salad recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!
Yield: 10servings
Bacon Cheddar Ranch Potato Salad
Bacon Cheddar Ranch Potato Salad is both easy and delicious! Homemade ranch dresses roasted baby potatoes, crispy bacon, sliced green onions and sharp cheddar cheese.
Prep Time: 1 hourhr
Cook Time: 30 minutesmins
Additional Time: 30 minutesmins
Total Time: 2 hourshrs
3poundsbaby redskin potatoes, washed and towel dried
Place the potatoes onto a rimmed metal sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil, season with 3/4 teaspoon of kosher salt.
Roast for 30 minutes or until fork tender. Allow the potatoes to cool completely before assembling the potato salad.
Meanwhile, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and chop.
Cut larger potatoes in half and add to a large bowl Add in the reserved bacon fat and toss to coat.
Next add in the chopped bacon, green onions, cheddar and ranch. Toss until even coated.
Serve immediately at room temperature or chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition Disclaimer:All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.
