Can I make the avocado mash ahead of time?

Yes, but add extra lemon juice and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent browning. Use within a few hours for best quality.

What can I use instead of sourdough bread?

Any sturdy, crusty bread like ciabatta, whole wheat, or country loaf works well, as long as it is thick-sliced and toasted until crisp.

How do I get perfectly runny yolks every time?

Use fresh eggs and cook over medium-low heat with a lid on for the last minute to set the whites without overcooking the yolk.

My avocado toast turned out soggy. What went wrong?

The bread was not toasted enough or the avocado was spread too thickly. Toast until deep golden and keep avocado layer moderate.

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The Perfect Avocado Toast & Egg

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

Creamy, perfectly ripe avocado smashed onto warm, crusty toast and topped with a fried egg with a runny yolk. A simple, satisfying breakfast that comes together in under 10 minutes. Every bite gives you crispy bread, buttery avocado, and rich egg.

PREP

COOK

SERVES

1 PIECE

375 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 2 servings

2 slicessourdough bread · thick-cut, about 1-inch slices1 pcsavocado · large, ripe2 pcsegg · large1 tspolive oil1 tspbutter1 tsplemon juice · freshly squeezed1 pinchsalt1 pinchblack pepper · freshly cracked1 pinchred chili flakes · optional

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

375

CALORIES · 1 PIECE

Protein14g · 15%

Carbs35g · 37%

Fat21g · 50%

Fiber6g

Sugar1g

Saturated fat5g

Cholesterol191mg

Sodium471mg

Potassium528mg

Phosphorus215mg

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METHOD · 5 STEPS

prep · ~1 min
Prep the avocado.
1.Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl.
2.Add lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
3.Smash with a fork to a chunky spread — leave some texture.
grill · ~2 min
Toast the sourdough bread.
Toast bread slices in a toaster or on a hot skillet until golden and crisp on both sides.
TIPThick-cut sourdough gives the best crunch-to-softness ratio.
fry · ~3 min
Fry the eggs sunny side up.
1.Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.
2.Crack eggs gently into the pan, keeping yolks intact.
3.Cook until whites are fully set but yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes.
TIPLow heat prevents rubbery whites — patience is key.
assemble · ~1 min
Assemble the avocado toast.
1.Spread the smashed avocado evenly over each warm toast slice.
2.Drizzle with olive oil.
3.Slide a fried egg on top of each toast.
4.Finish with freshly cracked black pepper, a pinch of salt, and chili flakes if using.
TIPGet the egg on while the toast is still warm — the contrast makes the dish.
serve
Serve immediately while the egg yolk is runny.
Serve on warm plates. Cut into the egg and let the yolk run over the avocado.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Use a ripe avocado that yields slightly to gentle pressure for the creamiest spread.
2
Toast the sourdough until deep golden to ensure it stays crunchy under the toppings.
3
Fry eggs over medium-low heat to keep whites tender without overcooking the yolk.
4
Add the fried egg while the toast is still hot to prevent the bread from softening.
5
For extra flavor, rub a cut garlic clove on the toast before spreading avocado.
6
Store leftover smashed avocado in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface.

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