How to Cook Appetizing Egg in an Avocado
Egg in an Avocado. 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. Topped with salsa when done, was delish.
Avocado is a fruit, not a vegetable. And they are packed with heart-healthy good fats. Eggs, on the other hand, are a budget-friendly, high-quality. You can cook Egg in an Avocado using 9 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Egg in an Avocado
- It's 2 of Haas Avocados, halved longways and pitted.
- You need 4 of Large Egg Yolks.
- You need 1/4-1/3 cup of grated cheese (I like Cheddar Jack).
- You need 2 strips of bacon.
- It's of Sprinkle of kosher salt.
- You need of Sprinkle of fresh ground black pepper.
- It's of Sprinkle of herbs (I prefer Oregano and Thyme.
- You need of Olive Oil to drizzle.
- You need 4-6 sprigs of fresh Chives, 4 sprigs whole, 2 sprigs small chop (optional).
Tips for Baked Eggs In Avocado. Make sure your avocados are room temperature and not refrigerated. If you scoop deep, it will take longer for the egg to cook. Slice the avocados in half and remove the pits.
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..
Place the avocado halves on a baking sheet and scoop out some of the flesh to make a bigger hole. Crack one egg into each hole and season with salt and pepper. Avocado Egg-In-A-Hole from Delish.com is the perfect low-carb breakfast. 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!
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