Avocado Egg Boats

Name: Avocado Egg Boats
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 Large, ripe avocados; 4 Small eggs; 1/2 cup Shredded cheese; 4 Strips bacon, cooked and crumbled; Sea salt and black pepper, if desired

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Avocado Egg Boats are a delish, easy breakfast or quick dinner with only 2 net carbs per avocado half! They're made with ripe avocado halves and filled with an egg, baked to perfection, and topped with crispy bacon and shredded cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes!

Welcome to My Kitchen Serenity! Bacon, egg, and cheese avocados, as I like to call them, are quick and easy and totally customizable. Plus, you don't have to be following a low carb or keto lifestyle to enjoy a stuffed avocado.

Another easy breakfast idea is my bacon, egg, and cheese casserole. Made with broccoli, eggs, bacon, and cheddar cheese.

Two baked avocado egg boats on white plate. — These little avocado boats pack a lot of flavor making them quite satisfying!

Reasons to Love These

Nutritious - Avocado egg boats are a healthy meal option that contains healthy fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals that are good for your body.

East to Make - They are easy to prepare and require only a few ingredients.

Versatile - Can be customized to your liking with various toppings such as cheese, bacon, and vegetables.

Delicious - A tasty and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed at any time of the day.

Gluten Free - They're gluten-free, making them a great option for people who have gluten sensitivities.

Low Carb/Keto - A great low-carb meal option with only 2 net carbs per avocado half.

More Ways to Enjoy Avocados

Besides the obvious, guacamole, we love to eat an avocado half (seed removed!) filled with a little Italian Dressing or Balsamic Dressing. I learned this from my grandmother.

Add avocado to your favorite smoothie. A simple avocado salad with tomatoes and cucumber is very good. An avocado egg omelet is scrumptious.

And who doesn't love a tuna salad stuffed avocado! I love avocados so much, I'm attempting to grow an avocado tree from the seed. Wish me luck!

Ingredients You'll Need

Simple ingredients are what these Avocado Egg Boats are about!

Photo collage of ingredients measured out in individual containers. Two ripe avocados, 4 brown eggs, cooked and crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, and salt and pepper.

Ripe avocados - search for dark, soft avocados (but not too soft or mushy). See tip below if you can only find green, hard, unripe avocados.

Small eggs - Use small or medium size eggs since large eggs tend to overflow.

Shredded cheddar cheese - practically any cheese will work fine. Colby or Monterey jack, and Mexican blend are all great choices.

Cooked bacon strips - cook the bacon in the oven for more even cooking. Follow the package directions. Or buy the pre-cooked bacon and pop it in the microwave to crisp it up (see package directions).

How to Make Them

Step 1 - Cut avocados in half and remove the seeds. Carefully remove some of the avocado flesh to make room for the egg.

Step 2 - Place the avocado halves in a muffin pan or small sheet pan to help keep them from moving around. Crack an egg into each avocado half.

Four avocado halves with a raw egg in each muffin in a muffin pan.

Step 3 - Sprinkle a little salt and pepper to each avocado, if desired.

Four avocado halves with a raw egg, salt, and pepper sprinkled on top in each muffin cup in a muffin pan.

Step 4 - Bake for about 20 minutes at 350F. Remove from oven and top with cheese and bacon!

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you keep an avocado fresh?

I have found the best way to keep a perfectly ripe avocado fresh and prevent it from turning brown is to place it into a sealable plastic bag and refrigerate it. Try to squeeze as much air out of the bag as possible. Don't place an unripe avocado in a plastic bag as it will never get soft.

What's the best way to ripen an avocado?

To ripen, or soften, an avocado, place it in a paper bag with an apple or banana. This will speed up the ripening process and the avocado should be softer in 2-3 days.

What's the best way to slice an avocado and remove the pit?

You can run a sharp knife all around the avocado then twist it in half. Remove the pit by gently tapping the seed with the knife then twist the knife and lift the seed out. Here's a great tutorial for video instructions A Better Way to Cut an Avocado.

What to serve with avocado egg boats?

These are pretty filling as is, but you can serve them with things like sliced tomatoes, a toasted English muffin, or some fresh fruit. If you're counting carbs, serve with a 2-3 cherry tomatoes, bell pepper strips, or sliced cucumber.

Tips and Substitutions

If you don't want to put the raw egg in the avocado, you can soft boil it first. Then put it in the avocado and proceed with the rest of the recipe instructions.
You can leave the egg yolk out and use just the egg whites.
Instead of bacon, you can used cooked breakfast sausage, chopped Canadian bacon, or chopped turkey sausage links. Or just leave the meat out altogether.
Add a few drops of hot sauce for an extra flavor kick.

Overhead view of two baked avocado egg boats on white plate.

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