How to Make Parmesan Cheese dog Treats

If you've got some leftover Parmesan cheese in your refrigerator and you're not quite sure how to use it, consider making some Parmesan cheese treats for your dog. She'll love the tangy flavor of the cheese, and the parsley will help to keep her breath fresh.

Things You'll Need

  • 2 cookie sheets
  • Oil
  • 1 cup beef or chicken broth
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • 1 cup old fashioned oatmeal (not instant)
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup cornmeal
  • 3 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 to 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • Wire rack
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Instructions

    • 1

      Oil 2 cookie sheets and preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

    • 2

      Heat 1 cup of beef or chicken broth in a saucepan.

    • 3

      Place the oatmeal and butter in a mixing bowl and pour the hot broth over the top. Stir the mixture and then let it sit undisturbed for 10 minutes.

    • 4

      Stir in 3/4 cup of cornmeal, 3 Tbsp. of chopped parsley, 1/2 cup of milk, 1 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese and 1 lightly beaten egg.

    • 5

      Mix in the flour 1 cup at a time, until the mixture forms a thick dough.

    • 6

      Put the dough on a floured surface and knead in more flour until the dough is smooth, about 4 to 5 minutes. Pat the dough to about 1/2-inch thick and cut them into rectangles.

    • 7

      Bake the Parmesan cheese dog treats for 40 to 45 minutes and allow them to cool on a wire rack.