Did the Easter Bunny get the shaft when it came to treats in your home growing up? Maybe my memory is just bad, but I don’t remember ever hearing about treats for the Easter Bunny like I did treats for Santa as a child. Google search results even prove this point with over 12 million results for “treats for Santa” and only 3 million plus for “treats for the Easter Bunny”, so four times as many for Santa!
I thought it would be fun to serve a special recipe this week in honor of a fun and favorite part of the Easter holiday for our children, the Easter Bunny. Since we’ve already served some sweet Easter recipes, I wanted to make this one a little healthier. I had my eyes on a warm roasted carrot dip at first, but then I got to thinking it might be a little challenging to keep the dip warm until the Easter Bunny’s arrival to eat it. So I decided to work from this cold carrot dip recipe instead.
It is, indeed, rare that I cook in our home… after all, The Chef and I did make a deal when he went to culinary school! And this doesn’t even qualify as cooking, really. Plus, it was super easy. I used baby carrots instead of regular ones, thinking they might give the dip better flavor. I decided after the first taste test that I wanted stronger carrot flavor, so I added the steamed carrots into the mix. I liked the flavor this added. I tried using bread sticks, raw carrots and cucumbers as dippers, and I liked it much better with the vegetables. The next time I make this, I probably will try using all steamed carrots and also fresh garlic. I think either way, the Easter Bunny will be happy when leaving your house this year! 
(Adapted from Taste of Home)
- 8 baby carrots, raw
- 6 baby carrots, steamed and cooled
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Slice raw carrots in half lengthwise and then cut each of those strips in half width wise. Put in food processor and chop. Repeat this process with the steamed/cooled carrots.
- In a small bowl, beat mayonnaise and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add carrots, green onions, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder; stir and let chill for at least an hour.
- Serve with crackers or fresh veggies. If you’d like to serve this in a cute lettuce bowl, see the Taste of Home recipe for instructions.
tp://recipeseo.com/recipe/8BA8K
Family ratings:Rating scale
2 stars - Surprise your neighbor
3 stars - Definite keeper
5 stars - Clean plate and nap time! Are there enough ingredients left to make it again soon?
The Well-Fed Son (4 years old) - 4 Stars
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About the Author
Adopted at age 2, grew up in the Charlotte, NC area. Obtained Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Appalachian State University. Loves being a Mom of two and taste-testing Chef John's culinary creations and sharing them with readers.
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