The short answer: To make bacon and cheese dog treats, mix 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and ½ cup cooked, crumbled bacon in a bowl. Beat 2 eggs into ⅔ cup milk, stir that into the dry mix until a dough forms, roll it to about ½ inch thick, cut out shapes, and bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes until the edges are golden. Let them cool completely before serving. The full recipe and a few safety notes are below.
Hi, I’m Preston Smith, co-founder of Bully Sticks Central. Baking a batch of homemade treats is a nice way to spoil your dog once in a while, and this is one of the simplest recipes I know. Bacon and cheese are flavors most dogs go crazy for, so these tend to disappear fast. Just keep them as an occasional treat rather than an everyday staple — I’ll explain why further down.
What You’ll Need
- 2 cups whole wheat flour (swap in oat or another flour if your dog is sensitive to wheat)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup milk
- ½ cup cooked, crumbled bacon (cook it crispy so it crumbles easily)
How Do You Make Bacon and Cheese Dog Treats?
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Mix the dry ingredients. Combine the flour and baking powder in a large bowl, then stir in the shredded cheese and crumbled bacon so they’re coated with flour and spread evenly through the dough.
- Add the wet ingredients. Beat the eggs into the milk, pour into the dry mix, and stir until a dough forms. Too dry? Add a splash more milk. Too sticky? Add a little more flour.
- Roll and cut. On a floured surface, roll the dough to about ½ inch thick and cut into shapes with a cookie cutter.
- Bake. Place the treats on a lined baking sheet and bake 15–20 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool completely before handing one to your dog.
Are Bacon and Cheese Safe for Dogs?
In small amounts, yes — but both come with caveats. Bacon is high in fat and salt, and too much fatty food can trigger stomach upset or even pancreatitis in some dogs, so the American Kennel Club recommends keeping bacon to an occasional small treat (AKC). Cheese is fine for most dogs in moderation, but some are lactose intolerant and it’s also fairly rich, so start with a little and watch how your dog handles it (VCA Animal Hospitals). If your dog is overweight, prone to digestive issues, or on a special diet, check with your vet before adding these to the rotation.
How Often Can Dogs Have These Treats?
A good rule of thumb: treats should make up no more than about 10% of your dog’s daily calories, with the other 90% coming from a balanced diet (AKC). Because these are on the rich side, I’d treat them as a weekend or special-occasion snack rather than a daily reward. Rotating what you offer keeps your dog interested and helps you avoid leaning too hard on any one high-fat treat.
For everyday chewing, I keep it simple. At Bully Sticks Central our chews are 100% natural and single-ingredient — 100% real meat, fully digestible, with no rawhide, ethically sourced from grass-fed American and Argentinean farms and 100% high-quality guaranteed. If you want the reasoning behind that, here’s our take on why single-ingredient chews are better for dogs. Looking for another homemade idea? Try our peanut butter dog treats, and if you prefer a low-fat store-bought option, beef trachea chews are a lean, single-ingredient alternative.
How Do You Store Homemade Dog Treats?
Because these contain cheese, eggs, and bacon, they don’t keep like a dry biscuit. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze them for up to a few months and thaw as needed. If you ever notice an off smell or any mold, toss them — homemade treats skip the preservatives, which is exactly what you want, but it also means they spoil faster.
The Bottom Line
Bacon and cheese dog treats are quick to make, and most dogs love them. Keep portions small, treat them as an occasional reward, and you’ve got a simple way to add a little homemade love to your dog’s week. The best part is the time you spend together — in the kitchen and out of it.
This post was last updated at July 17, 2026 07:10
