Eggs Baked in Avocado Recipe

By
Sydney Oland
Sydney Oland: Contributing Writer at Serious Eats
Sydney Oland
Sydney Oland lives in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, where she develops recipes and owns and operates three businesses: a bean-to-bar chocolate company, an ice cream company, and a collective food production space. Previously, she wrote brunch and British food recipe columns for Serious Eats.
Learn about Serious Eats' Editorial Process
Updated Jan. 04, 2023
20130313-247951-sunday-brunch-eggs-baked-avocado.JPG
Sydney Oland

If your first response to a baked avocado dish is "gross," I beg you to consider giving this a try. Admittedly, it was my first reaction to the idea when a co-worker made this for me, but I was absolutely converted when I had my first bite.

The texture of the avocado is not really altered by a quick 10 minutes in the oven. And the runny yolk surrounded by creamy, tender avocado is a true game changer. Garnish with whole grain mustard and chopped chives, and you have a new take on brunch that I promise will be a crowd pleaser. As an added bonus, any leftovers are great on top of a tart salad for a quick lunch the next day.

April 2013

This recipe was cross-tested in 2022 and lightly updated to guarantee best results. To help the eggs cook and fit in the avocado more easily, we drained some of the watery egg whites in a small sieve before transferring them to the center of the avocado. We also replaced the scallions, cilantro, and chiles with whole grain mustard and chives for a more balanced bite.

Recipe Facts

4.1

(8)

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 12 mins
Active: 10 mins
Total: 22 mins
Serves: 4 servings

Rate & Comment

Ingredients

  • 4 medium avocados (about 7 ounces; 198g each)

  • 8 large eggs

  • 2 limes

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • Whole grain mustard, optional

  • Chopped chives, optional

Directions

  1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 450°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

  2. Cut each avocado in half and remove the pit. Using a spoon, scrape out the center of each halved avocado so that it is large enough to accommodate an egg (about 1 1/2 tablespoons). Squeeze lime juice over the avocados and season with salt, then place on prepared baking sheet, cut side up.

  3. Place a small sieve over a small bowl. Working with 1 egg at a time, crack the egg into the sieve and let sit until the watery parts of the egg white drain off; discard watery egg white. Carefully, pour the drained egg into the center of an avocado. Don’t worry if some of the white spills out as long as the yolk is intact. Repeat with remaining eggs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  4. Bake in the oven until whites are set and yolk is runny, about 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from oven and garnish with mustard and chives.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
303 Calories
15g Fat
30g Carbs
15g Protein
Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label
×
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 303
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 372mg 124%
Sodium 319mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 15g
Vitamin C 82mg 410%
Calcium 91mg 7%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 703mg 15%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

More Serious Eats Recipes