Easter Bunny Cob with Egg Salad (Print Version)
Playful bunny bread filled with creamy egg salad
# What You Need:
→ Bunny Cob Bread Structure
01 - 1 large round unsliced cob loaf (about 1.5 pounds)
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 tablespoons sour cream
12 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives or green onions, finely chopped
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
16 - 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
17 - 1/2 cup cooked bacon, finely chopped (optional)
# Directions:
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, using toothpicks if necessary. Position two small rolls as feet at the base. Cut the breadstick in half to form two ears and insert them behind the head.
04 - Decorate with raisins or olives for eyes, a baby carrot for the nose, and small sprigs of parsley or chives for whiskers. Brush all exposed bread surfaces with beaten egg.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until lightly golden and set. Allow to cool slightly before filling.
06 - Cook eggs in boiling water for 10 minutes. Cool under cold running water, peel, and coarsely chop.
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 into the hollowed bunny cob just before serving. Arrange reserved bread pieces around the base for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It turns ordinary egg salad into a conversation piece that people photograph before eating
- The hollowed bread becomes an edible serving bowl that everyone fights over for dipping
02 -
- Toothpicks are essential for securing the head and feet in place
- The egg wash makes everything golden and helps the facial features stick
03 -
- Use kitchen scissors to snip chives instead of chopping them
- The bread shell softens over time so plan to serve within an hour of filling