1. Can I use a different type of bread for avocado toast?

Yes, while sourdough is ideal for its sturdiness and flavor, you can also use whole wheat, multigrain, French loaf, or thick-cut homemade white bread. Just avoid soft sandwich bread, which may get soggy under the toppings.

2. What can I use instead of hot honey?

If you don’t have hot honey, regular honey works well. You can also make your own by mixing honey with a pinch of red pepper flakes or chili powder.

3. How do I know when my avocado is ripe enough to use?

A ripe avocado will yield slightly to gentle pressure and have a darker, pebbled skin. If it feels hard, let it sit at room temperature for a day or two to ripen.

4. Can I prepare this avocado toast ahead of time?

This dish is best assembled fresh, but you can prep some components ahead—like boiling the egg and mashing the avocado with lime juice. Store them separately and combine right before serving for the best taste and texture.

Avocado Toast with Egg - recipe maestro

Name: Avocado Toast with Egg
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 11 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 slices sourdough bread; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (or substitute with butter or oil); 1 large ripe avocado; 0.5 lime (juice only); 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste); 1 hard-boiled egg; 1 tablespoon hot honey (or regular honey); 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Description

A quick, beginner-friendly avocado toast recipe topped with grated hard-boiled egg, hot honey, and red pepper flakes for a flavorful, nutritious meal.

Ingredients

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2 slices sourdough bread
1 tablespoon mayonnaise (or substitute with butter or oil)
1 large ripe avocado
0.5 lime (juice only)
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
1 hard-boiled egg
1 tablespoon hot honey (or regular honey)
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on both sides of the sourdough bread slices.
Toast the bread in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides, about 2–3 minutes per side.
While the bread is toasting, mash the avocado in a bowl and mix in lime juice and salt to taste.
Grate the hard-boiled egg using a cheese grater or microplane.
Spread the mashed avocado mixture over the toasted bread slices.
Drizzle hot honey over the avocado spread.
Top with grated egg and sprinkle red pepper flakes if using.
Drizzle a little more hot honey on top if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use sturdy bread like sourdough to hold toppings well.
Make your own hot honey by mixing regular honey with red pepper flakes.
Prepare hard-boiled eggs and mashed avocado in advance for quicker assembly.
If no grater is available, crumble or mash the egg by hand.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 430
Sugar: 13g
Sodium: 1661mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0.01g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 94mg