Recipes for Canned Dog Food

Safe ways to use canned dog food past its expiration date

Dog Food Casserole

Dog Food Casserole

A hearty casserole made with expired canned dog food, ensuring food safety and reducing food waste.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
40 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 cans of expired dog food (poultry flavor)
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1/2 cup grated cheese
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the expired dog food, cooked rice, mixed vegetables, grated cheese, and chicken broth.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
  4. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  5. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving it to your dog.
  7. Discard any leftovers after 2 days.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Dog Food Meatballs

Dog Food Meatballs

Delicious meatballs made from expired canned dog food, ensuring food safety and minimizing food waste.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Servings:
20

Ingredients

  • 2 cans of expired dog food (beef flavor)
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the expired dog food, bread crumbs, grated carrots, chopped parsley, and egg.
  3. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  4. Form the mixture into small meatballs and place them on a greased baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.
  6. Let the meatballs cool completely before serving them to your dog.
  7. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within 2 days.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Dog Food Salad

Dog Food Salad

A refreshing salad made with slightly expired canned dog food, ensuring food safety and reducing food waste.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 cans of slightly expired dog food
  • 3 cups of mixed greens
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup of sliced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup of diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1. Open the cans of slightly expired dog food and empty them into a mixing bowl.
  2. 2. Break up the dog food into small chunks using a fork.
  3. 3. In a separate large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
  4. 4. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  6. 6. Add the broken-up dog food chunks to the salad and gently toss to incorporate.
  7. 7. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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