Hopper the frog requires two dishes sourced from the yard to become your friend in Creature Kitchen. Meeting this requirement rewards you with the key to unlock the kitchen freezer, which contains the ice necessary for dessert recipes.
This guide details where to find Hopper, how to identify and satisfy his food preferences, exact ingredient requirements, and the cooking steps needed to earn his key.
Where to Find Hopper the Frog
Hopper is located outside the cabin near the riverbank and picnic area. You can identify him and his preferences using your camera:
- Locate the picnic basket in the outdoor yard area near the river.
- Pick up the mason jar from the picnic setup.
- Right-click to gather fireflies inside the jar, then set it by the picnic area.
- Take a photo of the frog with your camera to log his profile under the name Hopper.
According to his entry in the creature book, Hopper "will never turn down a dimly lit picnic by the river" and specifically demands two dishes made from items gathered in the yard.
Hopper's Meal Requirements and Recipes
To fulfill his request, you must serve two yard-based recipes that utilize foraged mushrooms.
| Meal Name | Required Ingredients | Prep & Kitchen Tools Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Mushroom Stir Fry | 2 Mushroom slices, 1 Pasta, 1 Butter | Cutting Board (knife), Oven |
| Mushroom Soup | 2 Mushroom slices, 1 Potato slice, 1 Broth | Cutting Board (knife), Oven |
Both recipes are accepted by Hopper and satisfy his two-dish quota.
Mushroom Stir Fry Instructions
- Collect mushrooms growing in the grass outside the cabin.
- Bring the mushroom to the kitchen cutting board and slice it into pieces.
- Retrieve pasta from the pantry cupboard and butter from the refrigerator.
- Place two mushroom slices, one portion of pasta, and one piece of butter into the oven.
- Close the oven door to complete the dish.
Note: Slicing the red-and-white spotted mushroom triggers the in-game produce warning and grants the "Stomach Problems" achievement, but the resulting Mushroom Stir Fry is completely safe to feed to Hopper.
Mushroom Soup Instructions
- Forage fresh mushrooms outside and retrieve a potato and broth from the pantry.
- Use the cutting board to cut two mushroom slices and one potato slice.
- Place two mushroom slices, one potato slice, and the broth into the oven.
- Shut the oven door to cook the Mushroom Soup.
Delivering Meals and Claiming the Freezer Key
Once you have cooked two valid yard dishes:
- Carry the first prepared dish out to the picnic area by the river and place it near Hopper.
- Hopper will quickly snatch the meal.
- Return to the kitchen, retrieve the second yard dish, and bring it to Hopper.
- After eating the second dish, Hopper will reward you with a key.
This key unlocks the kitchen freezer padlock. Unlocking the freezer grants access to ice, which is required to cook ice cream variants and progress through Jake's dessert requests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I feed Hopper plain foraged mushrooms or raw ingredients?
No. Placing a raw mushroom into the oven creates a "Mistake" item. Hopper will not accept raw mushrooms, fireflies, or failed kitchen mistakes. Ingredients must be prepared into completed recipes such as Mushroom Stir Fry or Mushroom Soup.
Does Hopper accept omelettes containing mushrooms?
While omelettes utilize mushroom slices alongside fried eggs and cheese, Hopper's condition specifically checks for outdoor yard dishes. Sticking to Mushroom Stir Fry and Mushroom Soup guarantees both meal requirements are fulfilled without wasting refrigerator stock.
Are puzzle solutions and Hopper's requests randomized?
No. Puzzle mechanics, creature locations, and feeding requirements in Creature Kitchen remain consistent across all standard playthroughs.
