Is there anything more tempting than cheese and bacon? Your dog certainly doesn't think so! These intensely flavourful soft bites are perfect for high-value rewards during training or just because your pup deserves something special. Soft enough to eat quickly but flavourful enough to be memorable.
At a Glance
| β± Prep | 10 minutes |
| π₯ Cook | 20 minutes |
| π½ Makes | About 30 small bites |
| π For | All dogs over 4 months |
π₯ Ingredients
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 3 rashers of bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons bacon fat or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175Β°C (350Β°F).
- Cook bacon until crispy, reserve 2 tablespoons of the fat, then crumble finely.
- Mix flour, grated cheese, and crumbled bacon in a bowl.
- Beat egg with bacon fat (or olive oil) and water.
- Add wet to dry ingredients and mix until soft dough forms.
- Roll into small balls about 1.5cm diameter.
- Place on a lined baking tray.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until just set β slightly underdone is better for chewiness.
- Cool for 15 minutes on the tray.
π Storage
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week due to the bacon and cheese content. Freeze for up to 2 months.
π Nutrition Notes
Cheese provides calcium and protein. Bacon adds flavour and fat β use in moderation as these are higher in sodium than most treats. Best used as occasional high-value rewards rather than everyday treats.
π‘ Tips
- Use these as jackpot rewards during training β dogs go crazy for them
- The cheese melts during baking creating pockets of chewy goodness
- Use low-sodium bacon if available
- Limit to 2-3 per day for medium dogs due to sodium content
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