Cheesy Bones Recipes

CHEESY BONES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Place cheese in pie plate.
• Separate breadsticks; cut each crosswise in half. Working with one piece at a time, stretch each to 5-inch length; tie knot at each end. Roll in cheese until evenly coated on all sides.
• Place, 2 inches apart, on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake 8 to 10 min. until golden brown. Meanwhile, mix dressing and hot sauce until blended.
• Cool breadsticks slightly. Serve with dressing mixture.

STUFFED CHEESY PIZZA BONES

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment. Cut the mozzarella into 1/2-by-1/2-by-2-inch-long sticks and set aside. Mix together the Parmesan, oregano, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, salt and garlic together in a bowl; set aside.
• Pat the pizza dough into a 16-by-8-inch rectangle with a long side facing you. Using a sharp knife or pizza wheel, cut the dough in half lengthwise. Quarter each piece so you have eight 4-by-4-inch squares. Spread 1/2 teaspoon ricotta in the middle of a square and place a piece of mozzarella on top. Fold the dough over the cheese to completely encase it. Starting from the center, pinch the seams closed, carefully pushing out any air as you go. Repeat with the remaining dough and cheese.
• Working one at a time, put a piece of dough into the seasoning mixture and press down firmly to coat all sides. On a clean, dry work surface roll the dough gently but firmly into a torpedo shape that is about 10 inches long. Tie the dough into a knot at each end and place it seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining pieces of stuffed dough. Brush with the butter and sprinkle on any remaining seasoning mix. Put in a warm place and let rise until puffy, about 30 minutes
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Transfer the bones to the oven and bake, rotating the pan halfway through, until golden brown all over, about 10 minutes. Serve warm with marinara sauce on the side.

CHEESE DOG BONE TREATS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Combine flour, cheese, garlic and vegetable oil until mixture is the consistencyof coarse meal.
• Slowly add water until mixture forms a ball (this may require a little more water).
• Divide dough into 12 equal pieces and roll out each piece 1/2 inch thick.
• Cut out bones with a cutter or by creating a template.
• Do not re-roll scraps.
• Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 10 to 15 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.
• Carefully transfer to a wire rack to completely cool.
• Refrigerate in an airtight container.

CHEESY CREAMY HAM AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Boil ham bone in 4 cups of water in large COVERED stock pot for approx 1 hour. (If omitting this step use 4 chicken bouillon or 4 cups chicken broth instead).
• Remove ham bone and strain stock to remove any debris.
• Boil the 2 med potatoes halved in stock until softened, remove to separate bowl.
• Combine 2 1/4 cups diced potatoes, 1 med onion, DICED HAM, and 3 minced garlic cloves and add to stock. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook until potatoes are tender.
• Mash 2 halved potatoes with small amount of milk and add to stock (helps to thicken).
• In separate pan, melt butter. Add in flour a tablespoon at a time to make a roux or paste. Add milk and blend well to make a cream sauce.
• Simmer cream sauce for 2 minutes. Add cheese and blend well. Mixture will be very gooey.
• Add cheese blend to soup and gently mix to combine.

CHEESY "BONES"

Steps:

• Mix everything together with your hands.
• knead until it's like playdough.
• form it into thin "snakes" about 2 inches long.
• lay out o greased cookie sheet.
• Bake about 15 minutes or until brown.
• cool on wire racks.