Bacon Cheddar Waffles for Dogs – it’s Breakfast!

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Does your dog watch your every move as you eat your breakfast? My two dogs do! Actually they watch my every move at every meal time, but there’s something about the smell of bacon. Therefore, I created a recipe to make bacon cheddar waffles for dogs to appease those begging eyes.

These bacon cheddar waffles for dogs are so easy to make, too! Plus, what dog doesn’t love bacon and cheese? The second I say, “woofles”, my dogs are turning circles and beating me to the refrigerator. 

Have you ever heard of the word, woofles for dog waffles? I hadn’t until one of my readers introduced it to me. In a comment on a post for sweet potato dog waffles, Deana says she calls them woofles. She let me know her dog, Dexter gets rambunctious hearing the word and LOVES the sweet potato waffles.

So, in honor of Deana and Dex, these bacon cheddar waffles for dogs are called Bacon Cheddar Woofles. On a side note, the word, woofles, is now a part of Bella and Edward’s “known” vocabulary.

Main Ingredients in Bacon Cheddar Waffles for Dogs

So, of course the bacon and cheese are the main ingredients in these bacon cheddar waffles for dogs. Maybe bacon is unhealthy, but it’s not dangerous or unsafe for your dog. Nor is cheese unsafe or dangerous for your dog.

In fact, they’re not even named in the ASPCA’s list of “people” foods to avoid feeding your pets. Furthermore, bacon and cheese are ingredients in an abundance of dog treats and some dog foods.

However, both of these “people” foods should only be given in small quantities. For instance, bacon is an incredibly rich and fatty food with high salt content. Plus, cheese is high in calories.

Therefore, too much fatty, salty foods, high in calories can lead to obesity or heart-related diseases. Furthermore, both can cause pancreatitis if given in large quantities.

Some dogs are especially sensitive to fatty foods which can prove to be too much for their stomach. Plus, some dogs are lactose intolerant and can’t eat cheese, milk, or dairy products.  

It’s important to understand that these dairy products aren’t toxic. However, lactose intolerant dogs, like humans, don’t have the digestive juices necessary to process it. 

You will know if your dog is lactose intolerant, because they will have diarrhea and a tummy ache. Be sure to talk to your vet if you feel like your dog is indeed lactose intolerant. Furthermore, if your dog suffers from pancreatitis, then stay away from cheese. 

So, the key here is to only give your dog these two ingredients in small quantities. You’re in luck with these bacon cheddar waffles for dogs, because there are only small amounts of each ingredient. Furthermore, giving your dog bacon and cheese as ingredients in treats or food is the healthiest option.

Let’s Make Bacon Cheddar Woofles

The smell from these bacon cheddar waffles will make you want to give them a taste. So, go ahead! I did. However, I always taste the treats I make for my fur babies.  Bacon Cheddar Woofles have a soft, chewy consistency. But, they are a little bland for our taste buds, because they do not have that sweet or salty factor. 

Ingredients for Bacon Cheddar Woofles

Putting the Recipe Together

First, cook the bacon, either in a frying pan, microwave, or in the oven. I personally prefer cooking bacon in the oven. I line a baking sheet with foil and place the bacon flat in a row. Then, I cook it until it is crispy.

Secondly, beat an egg with a fork in a medium bowl. Then, add the water and unsweetened applesauce, and blend together.

Thirdly, add the oat flour to the wet mixture, and blend with a spoon until well combined. The batter will be a little lumpy and have a cake-like consistency.

Then, use a spoon to blend in the bacon and cheese.

Next, heat a waffle maker according to your brand’s instructions. I used a Dash mini waffle maker. I just love this little waffle maker for making waffles for my fur babies. It’s the perfect size.

Once heated, spray coconut oil on the top and bottom metal plates to grease them. To clarify, there is actually a spray can of coconut oil located with the other oil spray cans. However, you can also use the coconut oil in a jar and spread it over the metal plates.

Then, it is up to you as to what size you want to make your waffles. For instance, scoop about a tablespoon of batter per waffle. This is what I did, and it allowed me to put two to three scoops on the iron. As a result, this recipe made 21 small waffles. I have two small dogs, so these were the perfect size for them.

Next, cook the waffles until golden brown. My waffle maker has a light that turns on when the lid is closed. Then, when it turns off, the waffles are a nice golden brown.

After that, remove the waffles from the heat and allow to thoroughly cool before serving to your dog. 

Lastly, you can store the waffles in a ziplock baggie in the refrigerator for up to a week. In addition, you can freeze them for up to two to three weeks.

To Sum Up…

Sharing with your fur baby is the absolute best part of making homemade treats. For instance, it’s always a fun bonding experience. Mine are underfoot while I tell them all about the yummy treats I’m making for them.

How have you used bacon or cheese with your dog? We would love to read about it in the comments below.

I hope your dog enjoys these woofles as much as mine do. You can let us know in the comments when you make these bacon cheddar waffles for dogs. We love reading about your bonding experiences.

You might like these recipes from our Dog Chef section:

• Sweet Potato Dog Waffles
• Doggy Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders

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