Mackerel Cat Munchies

Submitted by Dreamer in Ontario

"I found this recipe on cooksrecipes.com It makes a very tasty little treat. Canned mackerel can be salty."

 

• Ready In: 18mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 1 batch

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup canned mackerel, drained
• 1 cup dry whole grain breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1⁄2 teaspoon brewer's yeast (optional)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. In a bowl, mash the mackerel into very small pieces.
3. Add remaining ingredients.
4. Mix well.
5. Drop by 1/4 teaspoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet.
6. Bake at 350 f for 8 minutes.
7. Cool.
8. Store in airtight container in refrigerator or freezer.

Reviews

[Lynne the Pirate Queen]

My cat loved these, in spite of the fact that I apparently goofed up somewhat. I couldn't find canned mackerel *anywhere*, so I ended up having to use canned trout. The mixture ended up being *very* dry and crumbly, to the point that I had to mush it together into balls just to get it to stick together. I assume that the problem is a result of the difference in the fish. If I can find mackerel, I'd like to try this again and see how/if the texture improves. Either way, I will make this again. :)

 

[wicked cook 46]

I am giving this 5 stars even though I personally did not taste them LOL But they did wake one of my cats from his 6 hour morning catnap and earned me ALOT of grateful purrs. I roll the "dough" into a ball and just tore off bits and dropped onto a cookie sheet.Thanks for posting Dreamer Made for Zaar tag Nov 2008 Opps forgot to add I rinsed the mackerel under cold water to get rid of some of the salt.