Hedgehog Cheese Ball!

I love a good cheeseball. So, when I came across an adorable hedgehog cheese ball, I knew I had to make one. Cheese balls are great for a lot of different occasions. A party, holiday or cookout to name a few.

There are not a lot of differences when making a hedgehog cheese ball from other cheese balls. I am going to share with you how I make mine. It does not take a long time and does not have to be expensive to make either. This easy cheese ball recipe makes a cute little hedgehog. Wanting to make a larger one? Try doubling the recipe.

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• Where to serve a cheese ball
• What to have with cheese spread
• Items needed
• Hedgehog cheese ball simple recipe
• Added notes
• Hedgehog Cheeseball

Where to serve a cheese ball

When you would like to bring a side dish somewhere, this hedgehog cheese ball is a great option to choose. Here are some ideas.

• Holiday gathering

During the Christmas season, this would make a cute and festive side dish to bring to a holiday gathering. Adding some fake sprigs around it could add to the holiday feel.

• Woodland themed baby shower

What a perfect addition to a woodland themed baby shower. A woodland hedgehog cheese ball. If you know ahead of time it will be a woodland baby shower, consider offering to bring a cheeseball. What an added surprise it would be to turn it into a hedgehog cheeseball.

• Fall cookout

With the weather changing and the thought of a fall cookout, this would be a neat side dish to share.

Are you looking for ideas to cook for a crowd during the fall? Please check out How to Feed a Crowd on the Cheap This Fall!

What to have with cheese spread

There are several options to have with your cheese spread. Here are some to consider.

• Buttery crackers
• Celery
• Pretzels

Items needed

• Mixing bowl
• Plastic wrap or aluminum foil
• Cookie sheet or shallow pan
• Serving platter
• 8 ounces of soft cream cheese
• ½ cup of cheddar cheese, shredded.
• ⅛ - ¼ of an 8-ounce packet of ranch dressing mix.
• Green onion, to your liking.
• 3 chocolate chips
• Sliced almonds, as many as you would like.

Hedgehog cheese ball simple recipe

1. In a mixing bowl, add all of the ingredients except for the chocolate chips and almonds.
2. Mix well with a food processor or a spoon until mixed thoroughly.
3. Set in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil until mixture can be formed. Approximately 1-2 hours.
4. Then place the mixture on a cookie sheet or shallow pan and form into a hedgehog shape. One way is to form it into the shape of a football and flattening the bottom side of it. Then on one end round it out a little bit.
5. Begin adding rows of slivers of almonds leaving a little room towards the pointed end for the face.
6. Add two chocolate chips for the eyes and one for the nose.
7. Place on a serving platter, cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Added notes

• Sour cream could be added to this recipe. If used, try adding in a small amount at a time as it can cause it to be runny.
• Additional ingredients that could be used is dill weed, bacon pieces and onion soup mix.
• Another option when using almonds is to use whole almonds.
• More options to use in place of almonds could be small pretzel sticks or chocolate chips.
• Dressed up even more, this could be used as a stunning centerpiece that is edible as well.
• If in need of help when smoothing out the hedgehog cheeseball, try using a rubber spatula.
• If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container to have the next day.

Enjoy this delicious cheese spread recipe!