Cheesy Bones Recipes

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.

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.

MERINGUE BONES

Steps:

• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 250 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until white and foamy. Gradually beat in the sugar until thick and glossy, about 5 minutes, then beat in the vanilla.
• Transfer the meringue to a pastry bag fitted with a 3/8-inch round tip. Pipe 3-inch bones onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake, switching the pans halfway through, until the meringues are dry and crisp, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely on the baking sheets.
• Carefully loosen the meringue bones from the parchment paper and sandwich with a thin layer of jam. Spread or pipe a thin layer of jam on the flat side of a meringue; sandwich with another meringue. Repeat with the remaining meringues.

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 "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.