Bunny Dip (Bread Bowl Appetizer)
Cute, Easy & Perfect for Parties
This adorable Bunny Dip is made using a round bread bowl filled with creamy dip and decorated to look like a bunny face. It’s simple to prepare, customizable, and guaranteed to be the centerpiece of your snack table.
Ingredients
For the Dip
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
(Optional add-ins: cooked crumbled bacon, diced bell peppers, or shredded chicken.)
For the Bunny Bread Bowl
- 1 large round loaf (sourdough or country bread)
- 2 long bread pieces or extra loaf for ears
- 2 black olives (eyes)
- 1 small cherry tomato or radish (nose)
- Pretzel sticks or thin carrot strips (whiskers)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Bread Bowl
- Slice off the top of the round loaf.
- Hollow out the inside carefully, leaving about 1 inch of bread around the edges.
- Cut ear shapes from extra bread or use long rolls.
- Lightly toast the bread bowl and ears for extra sturdiness (optional).
Save the removed bread for dipping!
Step 2: Make the Dip
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and seasonings.
- Stir in shredded cheese and chives.
- Taste and adjust salt or seasoning if needed.
- Chill 30 minutes for best flavor.
Step 3: Assemble the Bunny
- Fill the hollowed bread bowl with dip.
- Attach bread ears using toothpicks.
- Add olive eyes and tomato nose.
- Insert pretzel sticks or carrot strips as whiskers.
Arrange extra veggies or bread cubes around the bunny for dipping.
Serving Ideas
Serve with:
- Carrot sticks
- Cucumber slices
- Bell pepper strips
- Crackers
- The reserved bread pieces
Make-Ahead Tip
Prepare the dip 1 day ahead and refrigerate. Assemble the bunny shortly before serving to keep bread fresh.
Final Thoughts
Bunny Dip is:
✔ Easy to customize
✔ Budget-friendly
✔ A guaranteed conversation starter
Cute enough for kids, delicious enough for adults — and surprisingly simple to make.
