Avocado Egg Bake (Baked Eggs in Avocado)
This easy Avocado Egg Bake (or Baked Eggs in Avocado) makes for a filling grab-and-go breakfast or to enjoy on the side for brunch!
Ingredients
- 3 extra-large avocados
- 6 large eggs
- salt, (to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper (taste)
- 1/2 lime, (juiced)
- cotija cheese, (for garnish)
- cilantro, (for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Cut avocados in half and carefully remove and discard the pit.
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Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of avocado from each half and place it in a small bowl. Set aside.
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Place the avocado halves on a muffin tray to help keep them upright and stop them from falling over.
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Carefully crack an egg into each avocado well and bake for 15-20 minutes.
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While the avocados are baking, grab the bowl with the scooped out avocado and season with a pinch of salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Mix together with a fork until mashed, give it a taste, and season with more salt if necessary.
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Remove the baked avocados from the oven, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with a scoop of the mashed avocado, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
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Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.