Easter Bunny Cob with Egg Salad (Printable)

Playful bread bunny filled with creamy egg salad, perfect for festive spring brunches

# Ingredient List:

→ Bunny Cob Bread Assembly

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 removed bread pieces for dipping.
03 - Place cob loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Attach small bread roll to top front of cob for head using toothpicks if needed. Position two small rolls at base for feet. Cut breadstick in half and insert behind head as ears.
04 - Press raisins or olives into bread for eyes, attach baby carrot for nose, and arrange small sprigs of parsley or chives for whiskers. Brush all exposed bread surfaces with beaten egg.
05 - Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden and set. Allow to cool slightly before filling.
06 - Cook eggs in boiling water for 10 minutes. Transfer to cold water to cool, peel, and coarsely chop.
07 - Combine chopped eggs, mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, chives, salt, pepper, celery, and bacon (if using) in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
08 - Spoon egg salad filling into hollowed bunny cob immediately before serving. Arrange reserved bread pieces around the base for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The bread becomes perfectly crispy on the outside while staying soft enough to scoop up all that creamy filling
  • Kids go absolutely wild for the edible bunny centerpiece at the table
  • Leftovers (if they exist) make incredible next day sandwiches
02 -
  • Filling the bread too early makes it soggy, wait until 15 minutes before serving
  • Room temperature eggs peel infinitely easier than cold ones straight from the fridge
  • The toothpicks holding the bunny together need to be removed before serving
03 -
  • The egg salad benefits from resting for an hour in the refrigerator to let flavors meld
  • If your bunny ears won't stand up, insert a small piece of toothpick into the bread before attaching
  • Any leftover filling makes the most incredible sandwich the next day

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