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Boost your breakfast game with this irresistible avocado toast recipe. Crusty sourdough is topped with creamy avocado and a perfectly cooked sunny-side-up egg. Quick, easy, and so delicious, you may have found your new favorite breakfast recipe!
If you’re into trendy breakfast ideas, make my Easy Overnight Oats or this vibrant Acai Bowl as soon as possible. They’re just as simple and so, so good!
The Best Avocado Toast Recipe
I am sure you’ve had avocado toast before—it’s everywhere these days. But I love making it at home, and this is the best version yet! How do I know?! Because my taste testers, also known as my super picky kids, love it! It’s quick and easy and will give you restaurant-quality results in the comfort of your kitchen.
Creamy avocado is spread over crusty sourdough bread and seasoned simply with salt and pepper. The avocado toast is topped with a sunny side up egg cooked in butter, and as you cut into the perfectly runny yolk of the egg, it breaks over the avocado-laden toast to create a luscious, velvety sauce and one of the best breakfast bites you’ve ever tasted!
To add, this avo toast takes less than 10 minutes to make and is loaded with flavor! Enjoy it for breakfast with a cup of latte and some fruit, or be like me and have it for lunch with a crisp green Mediterranean salad.
Why I Love Avocado Toast With Egg
- Creamy meets crunchy. The creamy richness of mashed avocado paired with the crunch of perfectly toasted bread provides a yummy textural contrast in every bite.
- Customizable. This recipe is an open canvas for creativity. Feel free to experiment with various seasonings, herbs, and/or additional toppings.
- So quick. Breakfast in less than 10 minutes? How could you say no to that? In just a few simple steps, you’ll be munching on a delicious, nutritious breakfast.
What You’ll Need
Below is everything you’ll need to make this dish. Gather these simple ingredients and start making my avocado toast recipe at home. For more thorough instructions, scroll to the recipe card below.
For the avocado toast
- Quality sourdough bread – Sourdough is hands down my favorite, but any sturdy, crusty bread will do.
- Ripe avocado – A well-ripened avocado is much easier to spread and it’s creamier.
- Salt & Pepper – A simple seasoning to enhance the flavors.
For the eggs
- Butter – You could use avocado oil instead.
- Eggs – I find that room-temperature eggs are much easier to work with. If time permits, take the eggs out of the fridge 10-15 minutes before you want to cook them.
- Salt & Pepper – Use enough to taste.
How To Make Avocado Toast
I love how simple it is to make this delicious breakfast toast. Here’s a quick overview of how to do it.
- Toast the sourdough. Pop the bread in the toaster and toast to your liking.
- Make the eggs. Melt the butter over medium-low heat and gently crack the eggs into the pan. Season with salt and pepper, cover the skillet with a tightly fitting lid, and cook for 2-2 ½ minutes.
- Add the avocado. Gently mash 1/2 of the avocado into each piece of toast. Season with salt and pepper.
- Put it all together. Remove the lid from the skillet and slide an egg onto each piece of avocado toast.
Recipe Tips
- Bread Matters: Opt for a sturdy, hearty bread like whole grain, sourdough, or multigrain. The thickness and texture can greatly affect the overall taste and feel.
- Ripe Avocados: A perfectly ripe avocado is key. It should give slightly when pressed but not feel mushy.
- Mashing Technique: Some prefer a smooth, guacamole-like texture, while others like chunky avocado bits. Experiment to find your favorite style.
- Season Generously: Don’t skimp on the salt and pepper. A light sprinkle can elevate the natural flavors of the avocado.
- Skillet Options. The most foolproof way to go here is a non-stick skillet. It will help prevent the delicate egg whites from sticking to the pan. You can, however, use stainless steel or cast iron instead. Just make sure you are using enough butter to prevent the eggs from sticking.
- Preheat the pan. Allow the pan to heat up over medium-low heat before adding any butter. This ensures even cooking and prevents the egg from sticking.
- Crack the egg gently. Crack the egg gently and as close to the pan’s surface as possible. This will help prevent the yolk from breaking.
- Cover the pan. Covering the pan with a lid helps steam the egg gently, ensuring that both the white and the yolk cook evenly without the need to flip the eggs.
Avocado Toast Variation Ideas
- Play with seasonings. Change up the flavor by adding a dash of red pepper flakes, cumin, paprika, or seaweed flakes.
- Citrus. Squeeze a hint of lemon or lime juice over the avocado for a brighter flavor and to help prevent it from browning.
- Add some texture. Introduce some crunch by sprinkling toasted nuts, seeds (I love toasted sesame seeds here), or crumbled bacon over the top of the avocado toast.
- Cheese, please. Get a little extra protein in and some fun new flavors with a smattering of grated Parmesan, feta, or goat cheese.
- Make it vegan. If you’re looking to avoid animal products, consider swapping the butter out for avocado oil and the egg for pan-fried tofu slices or a vegan egg substitute.
Serving Suggestions
Pair avocado toast with a refreshing burst of my Melon Pineapple Fruit Salad with Berries or this Easy Fruit Salad. Make it lunch by pairing this delicious avo toast with a Mediterranean Cobb Salad or this Green Goddess Salad. For a heartier option, try my Chickpea Salad or Tabbouleh Salad.
Get your fruits and veggies in the tastiest way with this Banana Kiwi and Kale Smoothie, or this Immunity Boosting Smoothie. I also love this Starbucks London Fog Drink, Dirty Chai Latte, and Cortado Coffee.
More Easy Breakfast Recipes
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Do it right with one of these phenomenal healthy breakfast recipes.
- Rainbow Protein Smoothie Bowl
- Yogurt Breakfast Bowl
- Slow Cooker Veggie Omelette
- Macedonian Shakshuka
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Avocado Toast with Sunny Side up Egg
Ingredients
For the avocado toast
- 2 slices of quality sourdough bread
- 1 large ripe avocado
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Toast the sourdough. Pop the bread in the toaster and toast to your liking.
- Make the eggs. While the bread is toasting, melt the butter over medium-low heat in a medium, heavy-bottomed skillet. Crack the eggs into the pan. Give them plenty of space from one another, and be gentle. You don’t want to break the yolk. Season the eggs with salt and pepper, cover the skillet with a tightly fitting lid, and cook for 2 to 2 ½ minutes.
- Add the avocado. While the eggs are cooking, scoop half of the avocado onto one piece of toast and half onto the other. With a fork, gently mash the avocado into the toast. Season with salt and pepper.
- Put it all together. Remove the lid from the skillet and slide one egg onto one piece of avocado toast and the other egg onto the other piece of avocado toast.
- Serve.
Equipment
Notes
- Skillet: Opt for a non-stick skillet with a lid for best results. If using stainless steel or cast iron, ensure ample butter to avoid sticking.
- Gentle Cracking: Break the egg close to the pan to keep the yolk intact.
- Bread Matters: Use a sturdy, hearty bread like whole grain, sourdough, or multigrain. The thickness and texture can make a big difference in the overall taste and feel.
- Ripe Avocados: A perfectly ripe avocado is key. It should give slightly when pressed but not feel mushy.
- Mashing Technique: Some prefer a smooth, guacamole-like texture, while others like chunky avocado bits. Experiment to find your favorite style.
- Season Generously: Don’t skimp on the salt and pepper.
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
