Avocado Toast with Sunny-Side-Up Egg
Avocado Toast with a Sunny-Side-Up Egg is a simple, nutritious breakfast that’s packed with creamy avocado, a runny egg, and crunchy toast. Perfect for any time of day!
Ingredients
The Essentials:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 slices of bread sourdough, whole grain, or whatever’s in your kitchen
- 1 –2 eggs room temp for best results
- 1 tbsp butter or oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- A squeeze of lemon juice
Optional Upgrades:
- Crunch: Everything bagel seasoning crushed chips, or toasted sesame seeds
- Heat: Sriracha chili flakes, or pickled jalapeños
- Fancy: Microgreens edible flowers, or truffle oil
- Protein Power: Crispy turkey bacon smoked salmon, or crumbled feta
Instructions
Prep the Avocado:
- Slice the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop it into a bowl.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice and mash with a fork (chunky or smooth—your call).
Toast the Bread:
- Stovetop: Butter one side and toast in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Flip and repeat.
- Oven: Broil for 1–2 minutes per side, keeping a close eye to avoid burnt toast regrets.
Fry the Egg:
- Heat butter or oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.
- Crack the egg into a bowl, then slide it into the pan.
- Cover with a lid and cook for 2–3 minutes until the whites set but the yolk stays runny.
Assemble Like a Pro:
- Spread the mashed avocado over toast, season with salt & pepper.
- Gently place the egg on top.
- Sprinkle on toppings, drizzle with hot sauce, and serve immediately!
Notes
✅ Avocado Too Hard? Microwave for 10 seconds wrapped in foil.
✅ Bread Too Stale? Spritz with water and toast—it’ll revive like a carb phoenix.
✅ Yolk Breaks? Call it "deconstructed" and pretend it was on purpose.
✅ Kid-Friendly? Cut into “toast soldiers” and call the egg a “sunny hat.”
✅ Bread Too Stale? Spritz with water and toast—it’ll revive like a carb phoenix.
✅ Yolk Breaks? Call it "deconstructed" and pretend it was on purpose.
✅ Kid-Friendly? Cut into “toast soldiers” and call the egg a “sunny hat.”