Avocado Toast with Egg

The morning sun was streaming through my kitchen window when I finally nailed this combination after years of mediocre attempts. Something about the contrast between warm, crunchy bread and cool, creamy avocado just hits different on a slow weekend morning.

My roommate walked in mid-mash and asked what smelled so incredible. Now we make this together every Sunday, taking turns perfecting our egg technique and arguing over who gets the last perfect avocado half.

Ingredients

• Whole-grain or sourdough bread: The sturdy texture holds up to all that creamy avocado without getting soggy
• Ripe avocado: Should yield slightly to gentle pressure but still feel firm
• Lemon juice: This tiny splash keeps the avocado vibrant and adds brightness
• Sea salt: Coarse salt gives you these perfect little bursts of salinity
• Freshly ground black pepper: Freshly cracked makes such a difference here
• Red chili flakes: Just enough warmth to wake up your palate without overwhelming
• Large eggs: The runny yolk creates an instant sauce when you cut into it
• Fresh chives or cilantro: That final pop of color and mild onion flavor
• Extra-virgin olive oil: A finishing drizzle ties everything together

Instructions

Get Your Bread Crisp:

Toast until golden brown and crunchy enough to hold up without collapsing under the toppings

Prep the Avocado:

Cut around the pit, twist to separate halves, and scoop flesh into your mixing bowl

Mash and Season:

Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chili flakes, then mash until you have a mostly smooth mixture with satisfying chunks throughout

Cook Your Eggs:

Get them going in a pan while you finish everything else

Assemble:

Pile that avocado high on toast, crown with an egg if using, and finish with herbs and a drizzle of oil

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This recipe became my go-to during those months when I was too broke for restaurant brunch but still wanted something that felt special and indulgent.

Perfecting Your Smash

I used to over-mash until it was basically baby food. Leaving some texture makes each bite more interesting and lets the other ingredients shine through.

Egg Game Strong

After dozens of attempts, I learned that low and slow gives you those picture-perfect runny yolks every time. High heat just cooks the edges too fast.

Beyond the Basics

Once you have the technique down, this becomes a canvas for whatever youre craving or have on hand. I love experimenting with different toppings and seasonings.

• Everything bagel seasoning takes this to another level
• Microgreens add a fresh peppery bite
• A few drops of hot sauce right before serving wakes everything up

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Simple, satisfying, and endlessly adaptable—this is the kind of recipe that makes you feel like you have your life together.