Scalloped Hedgehogs

Name: Scalloped Hedgehogs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 red potatoes; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 pound hedgehog mushrooms; 1/4 cup chives; paprika; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; 4 slices bacon

July 20, 2025

Servings: 4 Total Time: 1 hr Difficulty: Beginner

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Scalloped Hedgehogs

The gentle, nutty flavor of hedgehog mushrooms pairs beautifully with tender, creamy potatoes in this comforting scalloped dish. Adding smoky bacon brings a savory richness that elevates the earthiness of the mushrooms, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes.

Perfect for cooks seeking a cozy, rustic meal with a gourmet touch, this recipe is easy to prepare yet impressive on the table. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy the delicate, slightly sweet character of hedgehog mushrooms alongside classic comfort-food flavors.

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Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dishes

Two hedgehog mushrooms (Hydnum repandum) with creamy white caps and distinct tooth-like spines instead of gills, growing from red clay soil and surrounded by dried leaves and forest floor debris.

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Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 45 mins Total Time 1 hr Difficulty: Beginner Cooking Temp: 375 F Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 red potatoes (medium, peeled and thinly sliced)
¹⁄₄ cup heavy cream
1 pound hedgehog mushrooms (sliced, including stem)
¹⁄₄ cup chives (fresh, chopped)
paprika (to taste)
¹⁄₄ cup milk
¹⁄₄ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
4 slices bacon (cooked, chopped)

Instructions

In a buttered casserole dish, place half of the sliced potatoes and the cream.
Add the sliced hedgehogs and cover with the remaining potatoes.
Cover and bake in a preheated 375º oven for 25 minutes.
Add the chives, paprika, and milk.
Sprinkle with the cheese and bacon.
Return to the oven, uncovered this time, and bake at 375º for another 20 minutes.

Note

Green onions may be substituted for the chives.

Scalloped Hedgehogs

Scalloped Hedgehogs

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