Best 6 Hedgehog Meatballs Recipes

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**Hedgehog Meatballs: A Unique and Flavorful Dish**

Looking for a fun and delicious dish to impress your family and friends? Look no further than hedgehog meatballs! These delightful treats are made from a combination of ground pork and beef, seasoned with a blend of savory herbs and spices. The meatballs are then coated in a layer of breadcrumbs and deep-fried until golden brown, giving them a crispy exterior and a tender, juicy interior. Hedgehog meatballs are typically served with a flavorful sauce, such as tomato sauce, mushroom sauce, or gravy. This recipe provides instructions for making classic hedgehog meatballs, as well as variations such as chicken hedgehog meatballs, vegetarian hedgehog meatballs, and even mini hedgehog meatballs for a fun party appetizer. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this recipe guide will help you create delicious and memorable hedgehog meatballs that are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS



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Hearty and well seasoned meatballs with rice that simmer in a rich tomato sauce. This is a family recipe passed down from my grandma and I know that your family will love it too!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Pound Ground Beef
1/4 cup long grain rice (uncooked)
1 egg (slightly beaten)
1 tablespoon parsley (chopped)
1/4 cup onion (finely chopped)
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® paprika
1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can condensed tomato soup (10 3/4 oz, divided)
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium sized bowl combine meat, rice, egg, parsley, onion, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, salt and 1/4 cup tomato soup. Mix thoroughly and shape into about 20 meatballs and place in a skillet.
  • Mix remaining soup, water and worchestershire sauce. Pour over meatballs. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for about 35-40 minutes stirring often.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 461 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEEF MEATBALLS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield About 30 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 9

Cooking spray
2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 small onion, grated
1 clove garlic, finely grated
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450˚ F. Line 2 baking sheets with foil and coat with cooking spray.
  • Combine the beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, onion, garlic, parsley, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl; mix with your hands until combined. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (about 30). Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.

CLASSIC PORCUPINE MEATBALLS



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Porcupine meatballs, a mixture of beef and rice cooked in a tomato sauce, are an old-fashioned favorite, either oven-baked or simmered on the stove.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
2/3 cup raw long-grain white rice
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon seasoned salt (or Cajun seasoning )
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Optional: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (if cooking on the stovetop)
For the Sauce:
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce (or two 8-ounce cans)
1 cup water
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with the rice, water, chopped onion, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
  • Shape the ground beef mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls. Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to help make them uniform in size. (Or you can weigh them as you shape them.) Place them in an ungreased 2-quart shallow baking dish.
  • Make the sauce by mixing together the tomato sauce, water, and Worcestershire sauce in a measuring cup or bowl.
  • Now it's time to cook the meatballs. Continue reading for the oven method, or scroll down to the stovetop method.
  • Pour the sauce over the porcupine meatballs, cover the baking dish tightly with foil, and bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 55 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake the meatballs 15 to 20 minutes longer, until bubbling and cooked through. Serve and enjoy.
  • Add about 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to a large deep skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the shaped meatballs and cook, turning, until the meatballs are evenly browned. Drain and discard the drippings.
  • Add the tomato sauce ingredients to the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer. Lower the heat and cover the pan. Continue cooking for about 45 minutes. Check occasionally and add water, if necessary. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 736 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 14 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

HEDGEHOG BISCUITS



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Hedgehogs are simple, unbaked biscuits that have been around for generations: an Australian classic! And a great lunchbox, snack and afternoon tea favourite! Hedgehogs can be made with or without nuts. If omitting the nuts, use 1/2 cup extra of the biscuits. As an alternative, you can use almonds or walnuts. Adapted from a recipe from the Simply Great Meals Club website. 125 gms = 4 oz.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24 Hedgehogs

Number Of Ingredients 10

125 g unsalted butter
1 cup icing sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup coconut
2 cups Marie biscuits (for Australians) or 2 cups graham crackers, broken into pieces (for Americans)
1/2 cup hazelnuts
125 g dark chocolate
125 g milk chocolate
1 tablespoon Copha

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the sifted icing sugar and cocoa, and mix well.
  • Stir in the beaten egg, and return the pan to the heat and stir until the mixture boils.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the coconut, biscuit pieces and nuts. The biscuits are generally broken into pieces about the size of a hazelnut, but some larger pieces is fine, and the pieces certainly don't have to all be the same size!
  • Spoon the mixture into a baking paper lined 18cm x 28cm (approximately 7" x 11") slice pan and press down firmly.
  • Icing the Hedgehogs: Melt the dark chocolate, milk chocolate and copha together in a microwave-safe bowl or jug in a microwave oven on a Medium setting for approximately 2 minutes; stir well, pour - and spread evenly - over the hedgehog base.
  • Chill to set.
  • Once chilled, cut into 24 slices. Or larger or smaller slices if you wish!
  • Notes: For extra flavour, add 1/4 cup of sultanas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.9, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 21.2, Sodium 9.4, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 7.8, Protein 2

HEDGEHOGS



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Easy comfort food which can be prepared in under an hour. My family enjoy having this dish on rainy days with plenty of mashed potatoes.

Provided by Chrissyo

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 lbs beef mince (ground beef)
3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice (140g)
1 egg, beaten
1 small onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
salt and pepper
1 (26 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
26 fluid ounces water
2 -3 sage leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine the beef, onion, rice, thyme, sage, rosemary, salt, pepper and beaten egg.
  • Mix well with hands, making mixture into medium sized, meatballs, (about the size of a large walnut).
  • Set aside.
  • Pour soup into a large saucepan, and dilute with 1 can of water.
  • Heat to simmering over medium heat.
  • Add the sage leaves.
  • Lower heat to low, drop meatballs into soup and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until the tomato soup has thickened.
  • Remove the sage leaves.
  • Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and green beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 913, Fat 53.6, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 234, Sodium 1210.5, Carbohydrate 54.7, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 15.8, Protein 51

CHEESE BALL (HEDGEHOG) RECIPE



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Provided by cynthiagarrett

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients
1 1/4 cups whole natural almonds
1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese
1/2 cup real mayonnaise
3 crispy cooked bacon slices, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
Sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Directions Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Place and spread all the almonds on a cookie sheet or in a shallow pan, pushing the almonds around until they turn color, about 20 minutes. Mix together the cream cheese and the mayonnaise. Add the bacon, salt and pepper, dill, and onion. Chill overnight. On a serving platter, make 2 pine cone shapes with the cheese. Begin to press the almonds at a slight angle into the cheese, starting at the narrow end of the pine cone shape. Do this in rows, continuing to overlap rows until all the cheese is covered. Garnish with fake sprigs, or real ones, or with rosemary. Serve at room temperature and spread on crackers.

Tips:

  • Use lean ground beef. This will help to keep the meatballs moist and juicy.
  • Add some bread crumbs or oats to the meatball mixture. This will help to bind the meatballs together and make them more tender.
  • Season the meatball mixture well. Use a variety of herbs and spices to give the meatballs flavor.
  • Brown the meatballs before baking them. This will help to seal in the juices and give the meatballs a nice crust.
  • Bake the meatballs in a sauce. This will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Serve the meatballs over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Hedgehog meatballs are a fun and easy way to make a delicious and hearty meal. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party appetizer. By following the tips above, you can make sure that your hedgehog meatballs turn out perfectly every time.

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