How to Make Bacon Flavored Dog Treats

These days, dogs don't feed on just milk bones and kibble. Our dogs are treated like family. We buy them food that looks like "people food," designer clothing and gourmet treats. And rightfully so! Your dog is faithful, loyal and loves you unconditionally. But if the cost of all those special treats for your pooch is taking a bite out of your budget, you can make many of them in the comfort of your own home for just a smidgen of the cost of store-bought goodies.

Things You'll Need

  • 6 Slices bacon
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Non-fat dry milk powder
  • 2 cup Wheat flour
  • 2 cup Wheat germ
  • 1/2 cup Cornmeal
  • 1/8 cup Bacon grease
  • 1 cup Water
  • Cookie sheet
  • Non-stick spray
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Large, strong spoon or spatula
  • Lidded container
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Instructions

    • 1

      Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.

    • 2

      Cook bacon until crispy, either on the stove top in a skillet or for about three minutes in the microwave. Reserve grease and drain on paper towels.

    • 3

      Break the eggs into the small mixing bowl. Beat the eggs well using a wire whisk or fork.

    • 4

      Measure the milk powder, flour, wheat germ and cornmeal into the large mixing bowl. Mix well to combine all of the ingredients thoroughly. Add the eggs, grease and water and stir well.

    • 5

      Crumble the bacon and fold pieces into the mixture. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto the greased baking sheet.

    • 6

      Bake for fifteen minutes at 350 degrees. Turn off the oven and allow dog treats to sit in the oven overnight. This allows them to dry and harden, so that they are nice and crunchy for your favorite pooch! Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.