Abstract: A dried chewy cheese product and pet chew treat is described. The cheese chew treat can be shelf-stable, dehydrated, and non-melting. In some embodiments, the cheese chew treat may be formed into a disk shape and may have a central hole. A process for making the dried cheese piece is also described. Methods of making the product may include the steps of pressing and forming the cheese, slicing it to a selected thickness, brining the unfinished cheese pieces, air drying the pieces on a drying rack, dehydrating the product to its final moisture content by placing the unfinished products into a drying chamber at a controlled temperature for a set duration, cooling the product, and removing surface oils.