Boost your breakfast game with this irresistible avocado toast. Crusty sourdough is topped with creamy avocado and crowned with a perfectly cooked sunny-side-up egg. Quick, easy, and so delicious, you may have found your new favorite breakfast recipe!
The Best Avocado Toast Recipe
I am sure you’ve had avocado toast before. It’s pretty much everywhere these days. But this really is the best version. It’s so quick and easy and will end you with restaurant-quality results in the comfort of your own home. 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 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 avocado toast with egg takes less than 10 minutes to make and is loaded with healthy fats, protein, and flavor. Enjoy it for breakfast with a cup of coffee and some fruit, or be like me, and have it for lunch with a crisp green salad.
Why You’ll Love This Avocado Toast With Egg
Avocado toast has become a favorite breakfast choice far and wide over the last few years. Here are a few reasons why you have to hop on board.
- Creamy meets crunchy. The creamy richness of mashed avocado paired with the crunch of perfectly toasted bread provides a beautiful textural contrast in every bite.
- Balanced nutrition. The protein and amino acids in the egg and the heart-healthy monounsaturated fats in the avocado create a well-rounded meal for which your body will thank you.
- Customizable. This recipe is an open canvas for creativity. Feel free to experiment with various seasonings, herbs, and/or additional toppings.
- So quick and easy. 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.
Ingredients You’ll Need For Avocado Toast
For the avocado toast
- Quality sourdough bread – Sourdough is hands down my favorite but any sturdy, crusty bread will do.
- Ripe avocado
- Salt & Pepper
For the eggs
- Butter – You could use avocado oil instead.
- Eggs
- Salt & Pepper
How To Make Avocado Toast With Sunny Side Up Egg
I love how simple it is to make this delicious, nourishing breakfast. Here’s a quick overview of how to do it. For more thorough instructions, scroll to the recipe card below.
- 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.
What’s The Best Bread for Avocado Toast?
When selecting bread for avocado toast, you want to make sure you choose something relatively sturdy. You are loading it up with buttery avocado and a runny egg, and you don’t want it to get soggy immediately. I suggest a hearty, crusty sourdough or whole-grain loaf.
What is a Sunny Side Up Egg?
A sunny-side-up egg is a cooking style where the egg is fried on one side only, leaving the yolk runny and the egg white mostly set. It’s a simple and popular way to enjoy eggs, often served for breakfast with the yolk acting as a natural sauce when broken.
Tips for Success
Sunny side-up eggs are an art form, folks. They are super easy to make, but I highly encourage you to follow these simple tips and tricks if you want that yolk to stay intact until you break it all over your avocado toast to create a golden sauce.
- 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.
- Choose your pan. 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.
What To Serve With Avocado Toast
- Fresh fruit salad. Add a refreshing burst of sweetness to your meal with a side of fresh, seasonal fruit. Try my Melon Pineapple Fruit Salad with Berries or this Easy Fruit Salad.
- Salad. Make it lunch by pairing this delicious avocado toast with my Mediterranean Cobb Salad or this Green Goddess Salad. For a heartier option, try my Chickpea Salad or Tabbouleh Salad.
- Smoothie. Get your fruits and veggies in the tastiest way with this Banana Kiwi and Kale Smoothie, my Green Berry Smoothie, or this Immunity Boosting Smoothie.
- A warm beverage. Start the morning with a slice of avocado toast and your favorite tea or coffee. I love this Starbucks London Fog Drink, Dirty Chai Latte, and Cortado Coffee.
More Healthy 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.
- Easy Acai Bowl
- Rainbow Protein Smoothie Bowl
- Yogurt Breakfast Bowl
- Slow Cooker Veggie Omelette
- Healthy Easy Overnight Oats
- Macedonian Shakshuka
Avocado Toast with Sunny Side up Egg
Ingredients
- 2 slices of quality sourdough bread
- 1 large ripe avocado
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 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.
