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This Avocado Toast Recipe is super simple to make for a quick and easy breakfast, taking only 10 minutes to whip together. Plus, the flavors are incredible with the layer of goat cheese and that deliciously yolky fried egg.
This Avocado Toast Recipe is better than any restaurant version I've ever had. And it's not a $15 entree. I mean seriously, $15 for smashed avocado on toasted bread?
This costs WAY less than $15, is super easy to make and tastes INCREDIBLE. Plus, it uses all fresh, healthy ingredients, which is great for breakfast so you don't feel weighted down the rest of the day.
Try other great brunch ideas like this simple Croque Madame, or this awesome Thai Fried Chicken and Waffles.
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Why This Recipe Works
The thick, toasted bread holds up under the weight of the goat cheese, avocado and egg.
The goat cheese adds the perfect amount of tanginess to the avocado.
Mashing the avocado makes it easier to spread on the bread.
A runny egg yolk is just....life. What else can I say?
A sprinkle of coarse sea salt over the avocado really brings it to life.
Super quick and easy for a healthy weekday breakfast, or a fun weekend brunch.
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The Ingredients
What Is the Best Bread For Avocado Toast?
We want to use nice thick cut pieces of bread. I would say about an inch. I recommend using a sourdough or a crusty French bread for the best results.
Toast the bread so it is crisp on the outside, but still somewhat soft in the middle. It need to holds up to the weight of the avocado, goat cheese and egg, but you don't want to be eating a crouton either!
Step By Step Instructions
First, remove the avocado flesh and place in a bowl. Use a fork to mash it so it's easy to spread on the bread.
Heat 1 tsp. olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat and add the eggs. sprinkle with salt and pepper to season.
My recommendation is to use sunny side up eggs, but you can cook them however you'd like. We also love sous vide scrambled eggs on top!
While the eggs are cooking, spread a thick layer of goat cheese on each piece of bread. See below photo.
Spread the mashed avocado over top of the goat cheese and sprinkle it with coarse sea salt.
Top with your beautiful fried egg, pour yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy.
Cook's Tips
Mash the avocado in a bowl so it is easier to spread on the bread.
Let the goat cheese come to room temperature so it is easier to spread.
Sprinkle the avocado with additional coarse sea salt to taste.
A sunny side up egg is used for this recipe, but you can prepare the eggs to your liking.
What Do You Eat With Avocado Toast?
Some other options to add to your avocado toast include:
- Bacon - all the yes' here. Crumble it up and sprinkle it right on top of the avocado before you add the egg.
- Cured Salmon - The salt from the salmon goes perfectly with the creamy avocado. Learn how to make Cured Salmon right at home.
- Sliced tomatoes - With just a touch of coarse sea salt and fresh ground pepper on top...so much goodness.
- Homemade salsa - Add some jalapenos and Mexican cheese for ultra deliciousness. Learn how to make Homemade Tomato Salsa.
Is Avocado Toast a Healthy Breakfast?
In general, avocado toast is good for you. Now if you make the bacon option above, obviously the benefits will be reduced because let's be real...bacon is not good for you. No matter how much we want it to be.
How Do You Keep Avocados From Turning?
Squeezing a small amount of lemon or lime juice over the avocado will help to keep it from turning brown. However, this will only work for about 1 day.
How Do You Know When an Avocado Has Gone Bad?
Typically, when you can leave an indentation in the skin, the avocado has turned.
Rate the recipe and leave a comment to let me know how it turned out!
Recipe
Goat Cheese and Avocado Toast Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado smashed
- 2 pieces thick cut bread
- 4 oz. Goat cheese
- 2 eggs
- ½ tsp. Coarse sea salt
- Salt & pepper (to taste for eggs)
Instructions
- Remove the avocado flesh and place in a bowl. Use a fork to mash it so it's easy to spread on the bread.
- Toast the bread so it is crisp on the outside, but still somewhat soft in the middle. It should be toasted enough that the goat cheese and avocado can be easily spread.
- Heat 1 tsp. olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat and add the eggs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper (to taste) while frying.
- While the eggs are cooking, spread a thick layer of goat cheese on each piece of bread (see photos above in post).
- Spread the avocado over top of the goat cheese. Sprinkle with the coarse sea salt to taste, and top with the fried egg (sunny side up).
Expert Tips:
- The bread should be toasted enough that the surface is firm to the touch. The goat cheese and avocado should be easily spread with crushing the bread.
- Let the goat cheese come to room temperature to make it easier to spread.
- Sprinkle the avocado with additional coarse sea salt to taste.
- The goat cheese should be thick enough to cover the bread (bread should not be showing through).
- A sunny side up egg is used for this recipe, but you can prepare the eggs to your liking.
Nutrition
Cheese Curd In Paradise says
The goat cheese addition sounds so wonderful! I love avocado toast in the morning, and can't wait to try out all of these tips! Thank you!
Danielle says
Thanks Ashley!
Emmeline says
This sure does look like the perfect avocado toast! Entirely with you on the runny yolk - there's nothing better on top of bread!
Danielle says
Nothing like a runny yolk!
Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen says
Way to elevate avo on toast! This is a perfect brunch recipe for a lazy Sunday - love the addition of the goats cheese and fried egg!
Danielle says
Total awesome brunch dish - thanks Carrie 🙂
Elaine Benoit says
I love avocado toast, like seriously love it, but funnily enough, I've never thought of putting a fried egg on top! Brilliant! This looks so delicious, Danielle!
Danielle says
The egg just brings it all home Elaine!
Sonal says
Such an easy and filli g recipe. Avocado toast had been my favorite to order lteky for breakfast. But you are right it is so much cheaper to make at home. Love the addition of goat cheese.
Danielle says
Thanks Sonal!
Bee says
I have never tried avocado on toast, and I don’t know why! This looks incredibly perfect for breakfast.
Danielle says
It's such a great breakfast! Thanks for stopping by Bee!
Mahy Elamin says
Love avacado toast. It’s a recent discovery after seeing it on many menus in Australia. I always squeeze a little lime juice on my avacado.
Danielle says
Love the idea of squeezing a little lime - I'll have to try it!
Gloria says
LOVE avocado toast. The combination of avocados and eggs is the best. Great for breakfast, brunch or dinner too. Easy to make. Delicious to eat.
Danielle says
Avocado toast is just the best!!
Kelly Anthony says
Avocado toast is one of my favorites right now. I'm with you though, I can't stand to spend $15 on toast with avocado. I love the added goat cheese and I'm excited to try your recipe.
Danielle says
Right? $15 is crazy! The goat cheese really is delicious - hope you love it Kelly!
Veena Azmanov says
This meal is a welcome any day. Such a healthy and yummy looking dish.
Danielle says
Thanks Veena!
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
I know - crazy what people pay for something so simple to make at home! I love your spread of goat cheese on this avocado toast -- fabulous flavor there -- and the egg on top with a runny yolk -- now you're just showing off!
Danielle says
LOL thanks Lisa! I'm in love with the goat cheese!
sue | theviewfromgreatisland says
That last photo of the egg has my mouth watering, this is a wonderful post. I would LOVE this for dinner with a glass or two of wine 🙂
Danielle says
It would be great for dinner 🙂
Demeter says
Love that this is so easy to put together while really packing in the flavor. Great job!
Danielle says
Thanks Demeter!
Jen says
This is great motivation for me to start becoming a morning person! Looks amazing!
Danielle says
Or you could just eat it for dinner 😉
kathy says
I love the goat cheese.
Josh says
This sounds soooo good! Who doesn't love goat cheese, am I right? Thanks for the heads up, I look forward to trying this!
Danielle says
It was literally the best avocado toast I've ever had. I hope you enjoy it!