Liver brownies ... yum!

I discovered these little gems 6 or 7 years ago at Canine Christmas, and my dogs just love 'em. They make great training treats or a good supplement for puppies to get them some extra protein. A friend of mine did just that, using them to put some weight on her golden retriever puppy, who was the runt of the litter and needed some extra nutrition.

Now, they're a bit disgusting to make, but you'll get over it. And you can make a big batch and freeze them, then just thaw them in the microwave oven or refrigerator. In fact, they should be kept in the refrigerator because they will spoil and turn moldy.

LIVER BROWNIES

1 1/2 cups wheat germ
1 pound liver (beef or chicken)
1 1/2 cups corn meal (regular, not self-rising)
3-4 eggs
1/2 cup crumbled bacon -- optional

Add in order to a food processor or blender and puree for 2-3 minutes. Put in a well-greased cake pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

If adding bacon: Fry or bake the bacon until crispy, drain well, and crumble into bits. Add the bacon and stir into the brownie mix after it is pureed.

Cool, cut into squares and refrigerate or freeze.


Note: Some dogs have a hard time digesting corn, so you can use leftover cooked rice instead. Just grind it in a food processor or blender until it is like meal.