Eggs Baked in Avocado Recipe

Why It Works

Despite being baked, the avocado's texture remains intact.
The pairing of runny egg yolk and creamy avocado is perfect.

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.

Eggs Baked in Avocado Recipe

Prep 10 mins

Cook 12 mins

Active 10 mins

Total 22 mins

Serves 4 servings

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

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

Serious Eats / Victor Protasio
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.

Serious Eats / Amanda Suarez
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.

Serious Eats / Victor Protasio
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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
303	Calories
15g	Fat
30g	Carbs
15g	Protein

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.