# What You'll Need:
→ Dips
01 - 5.3 oz classic or roasted red pepper hummus
02 - 5.3 oz herbed cream cheese
03 - 5.3 oz beetroot dip
04 - 3.5 oz olive tapenade
→ Vegetables for Spines
05 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
06 - 1 cucumber, cut into sticks
07 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
08 - 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
09 - 3.5 oz radishes, halved
→ Hedgehog Face & Details
10 - 1 small round whole wheat bread loaf
11 - 2 black olives for eyes
12 - 1 cherry tomato or grape for nose
13 - Fresh chives or parsley for garnish
→ Dippers & Accompaniments
14 - 3.5 oz breadsticks or gluten-free breadsticks
15 - 3.5 oz multigrain crackers or gluten-free crackers
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Place the whole wheat bread loaf on a large serving platter to form the body.
02 - Apply a generous layer of hummus or herbed cream cheese on the top half of the loaf to secure the spines.
03 - Insert vegetable sticks and radish halves upright into the spread, fanning them out evenly to resemble spines.
04 - Use black olives for eyes and a cherry tomato or grape for the nose, attaching with toothpicks if needed.
05 - Spoon remaining dips into small bowls and place around the platter for easy access.
06 - Arrange breadsticks and crackers around the hedgehog to complement the dips.
07 - Finish with fresh chives or parsley for a festive fall accent.
