Oscar’s Cheese Nuggets

Oscar loves cheese in any form. Mention of the word is enough to gain his attention. Touch the wrapper of a piece of cheese and he will come running from anywhere in the house. These are his favorite treats, next to the real thing.

Oscar’s Cheese Nuggets

• 1 cup Oatmeal — uncooked
• 1 1/2 cups Hot Water — or Meat Juices
• 4 oz Grated Cheese — one cup
• 1 Egg — beaten
• 1 cup Wheat Germ
• 1/4 cup Margarine
• 1/2 cup Powdered Milk
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 3 cups Whole Wheat Flour

1. In large bowl pour hot water over oatmeal and margarine: let stand for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in powdered milk, grated cheese, salt and egg. Add cornmeal and wheat germ.
3. Mix well. Add flour, 1/3 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Knead 3 or 4 minutes, adding more flour if necessary to make a very stiff dough.
5. Pat or roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness.
6. Cut into bone shaped biscuits and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour at 300 degrees.
7. Turn off heat and leave in the unopened oven for 1 1/2 hours or longer.

Makes approximately 2 1/4 pounds.