Egg in an Avocado. Here's what you need: avocados, eggs, salt, pepper, bacon bits, cherry tomato, fresh basil, shredded cheddar cheese, fresh chives. Baked eggs in avocado halves are topped with bacon creating a delicious and satisfying paleo breakfast or snack. I've added diced red onion and crumbled bacon before putting the egg in the avocado.
Make sure your avocados are room temperature and not refrigerated.
If you scoop deep, it will take longer for the egg to cook.
Avocado Egg-In-A-Hole from Delish.com is the perfect low-carb breakfast.
You can have Egg in an Avocado using 9 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of Egg in an Avocado
- Prepare 2 of Haas Avocados, halved longways and pitted.
- You need 4 of Large Egg Yolks.
- Prepare 1/4-1/3 cup of grated cheese (I like Cheddar Jack).
- Prepare 2 strips of bacon.
- Prepare of Sprinkle of kosher salt.
- Prepare of Sprinkle of fresh ground black pepper.
- Prepare of Sprinkle of herbs (I prefer Oregano and Thyme.
- Prepare of Olive Oil to drizzle.
- Prepare 4-6 sprigs of fresh Chives, 4 sprigs whole, 2 sprigs small chop (optional).
In order to fit the egg, you'll need to cut a bigger hole in the center of each avo. Dice up the scraps and use it for garnish! Also, don't freak out when the egg whites inevitably spread everywhere in the pan. I've been seeing these Eggs in Avocado Boat A LOT on the Internet over the past years and I must admit that I've always been beyond intrigued.
Egg in an Avocado instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment..
- Split avocados longways and remove pit. Flip over and trim a small flat spot on back of each half so the avocado will sit flat and level on baking sheet. Place halves to one side of lined baking sheet, open side up, leaving a few inches around each side to work..
- Crack eggs in to bowl and separate. Gently place 1 yolk in each avocado half..
- Using one hand as a shield around the avocado, gently pile cheese on top of egg and avocado. The goal is to pile cheese as high as possible without falling off..
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and herbs. Drizzle with olive oil to finish..
- Place 2 strips of bacon on opposite side of baking sheet. The bacon will cook in about same amount of time and reduces clean up!!!.
- Bake 15-17 minutes until cheese is lightly browned and bacon is cooked. The egg should still be creamy..
- Remove from oven and plate. Chop bacon to small dice and sprinkle over each avocado..
- (Optional) Finish with sprinkle of chives and stud each piece with a sprig folded in fourths..
But It wasn't until my good friend Mike, over at The Iron You (yeah, him again, and no, I'm not in love with him, in case anyone is wondering. With avocado, bacon, egg and cheese you really can't go wrong. These two are just as tasty spending some alone time together. Egg, Bacon, Cheese and Avocado Brunch Ring. Because everything is better when it's wrapped in carbs.