Cheese Ball Hedgehog Recipe

February 16, 2017 separator Appetizers & Sides

 
You remember the baby shower I made these little guys for? Well, my animal obsession didn’t stop there.

I went totally over the top with some of the food, and I ended up whipping up this cheese ball hedgehog recipe. And almost couldn’t bring myself to serve the little guy up to be eaten!

Not to be dramatic, you guys, but isn’t he just about to cute to be eaten? Plus, he’s just all sorts of delicious as an appetizer, with tons of cheese, fresh herbs, and delicious caramelized onion.

Cheese Ball Hedgehog Recipe

I found a little ceramic hedgehog planter at Michaels. I had to pull out all the succulents and remove the styrofoam, but it cleaned up perfectly. I can’t find it on their website, so I’ve tried to find some alternatives for you. I’ll add to the list below if I find anything that’s a good fit. Unfortunately I haven’t tried these, so I can’t speak to the size, but maybe they’ll help!

 

Cheese Ball Hedgehog Recipe
 
Recipe Type: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Author: Shrimp Salad Circus
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Whip up the cutest appetizer your party guests have ever seen with this cheese ball hedgehog recipe! It’s perfect for a woodland baby shower.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup finely diced onion
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Sliced almonds for garnish
Instructions
  1. Caramelize the onion in olive oil over medium heat until translucent and browned. Remove from heat, and cool.
  2. Mix caramelized onions and all ingredients except for sliced almonds with a mixer at medium speed.
  3. Refrigerate for an hour.
  4. Shape cheese spread into an oval ball in a hedgehog vase or on a serving dish.
  5. Poke sliced almond, pointy-side up, in rows all over the cheese ball to create the spikes of the hedgehog.
  6. Store in the refrigerator, and take it out 30 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve with sliced baguette or crackers.
 

 

9 comments

  1. adorable to an absurd degree. I don’t think I’ve ever come across a more adorable suggestion for party food! Free to play backrooms game for thrill moments

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  3. Hello! I found the hedgehog at Michaels. So cute! How did you get the big glob of glue out of the bottom?

    1. Yay — so glad you found it! Weirdly enough, I stuck it in the freezer for a bit, and then the glue popped out with pliers. If it didn’t come out, my backup plan was going to be to just cover the inside with a layer of foil.

      Be sure to share a picture if you’re on Instagram with #shrimpsaladcircus so I can see your adorable creation!!! <3

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