Ingredients
– 6 large eggs
– 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (for filling)
– 1 teaspoon mustard (for filling)
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Food coloring (yellow and orange for chicks, white and brown for bunnies)
– Black olives or peppercorns (for eyes)
– Carrot sticks (for the beak or bunny nose)
– Fresh herbs (for decoration, like parsley or chives)
Instructions
Transforming your hard-boiled eggs into adorable chicks and bunnies is a straightforward process. Follow these simple steps:
1. Boil the Eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover, remove from heat, and let sit for 10-12 minutes.
2. Cool the Eggs: Once cooked, transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool for at least 5 minutes.
3. Peel the Eggs: Gently tap the eggs on a hard surface to crack the shells, then peel under running water for ease.
4. Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper. Slice the top off of 4 eggs for the chicks and remove some of the filling.
5. Color the Eggs: For chicks, dye eggs using yellow food coloring. For bunnies, use white and brown coloring as desired.
6. Create Chick or Bunny Faces: Using the filling, add a small amount back into the hollowed-out part. Create beaks with carrot sticks or small pieces of other vegetables.
7. Add Eyes: Use black olives or peppercorns to create the eyes of your chicks and bunnies.
8. Decorate Further: Use fresh herbs for an added touch, making it look like they are sitting in a grassy area.
9. Display Creatively: Arrange the creatures in a nice serving platter or nest them in shredded paper or edible grass for presentation.
These simple yet effective steps will help you create impressive Hard-Boiled Egg Chicks And Bunnies that will undoubtedly be a highlight of your event!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 6g