Easter Bunny Cob with Egg Salad (Printable Version)
Playful bread centerpiece shaped like a bunny, filled with creamy egg salad for festive spring occasions.
# What You Need:
→ Bunny Cob Bread Structure
01 - 1 large round unsliced cob loaf (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 1 small bread roll for bunny head
03 - 2 small bread rolls for bunny feet
04 - 1 breadstick for bunny ears
05 - 2 raisins or black olives for eyes
06 - 1 small baby carrot for nose
07 - Fresh parsley or chives for whiskers and garnish
08 - 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
→ Egg Salad Filling
09 - 8 large eggs
10 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
11 - 2 tbsp sour cream
12 - 2 tsp Dijon mustard
13 - 1 tbsp fresh chives or green onions, finely chopped
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
15 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
16 - 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
17 - 1/2 cup cooked bacon, finely chopped (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - Slice off the top of the cob loaf and hollow out the center, leaving a 1-inch thick shell. Reserve the removed bread pieces for dipping.
03 - Place the cob loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Attach the small bread roll to the top front of the cob for the bunny head, securing with toothpicks if necessary. Position two small rolls at the base as feet. Cut the breadstick in half lengthwise and insert both pieces behind the head to form ears.
04 - Press raisins or olives into the head for eyes, attach the baby carrot as a nose, and insert small sprigs of parsley or chives as whiskers. Brush all exposed bread surfaces with the beaten egg wash.
05 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden and firm to the touch. Allow to cool slightly before filling.
06 - While bread bakes, place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and cool under cold running water. Peel shells and chop eggs coarsely.
07 - In a large bowl, combine chopped eggs, mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, chives, salt, pepper, celery, and bacon if using. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
08 - Spoon the egg salad mixture into the hollowed bunny cob immediately before serving. Arrange reserved bread pieces around the base for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This recipe transforms ordinary egg salad into a conversation piece that makes both kids and adults smile
- The warm, crusty bread perfectly complements the cool, creamy filling for texture contrast
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- Attach the facial decorations after the initial egg wash but before baking so they stay secure
- The bread needs to cool slightly before filling or the egg salad will turn oily and separate
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- If your bunny ears keep falling forward, gently insert toothpicks halfway into the breadstick pieces before pushing them into the head
- Room temperature ingredients mix more smoothly and produce a creamier, more cohesive filling