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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

    Baked Eggs in Avocado

    Published: May 14, 2018 · Modified: Jan 15, 2023 · by Debra with Leave a Comment · 1272 words. About 7 minutes to read this article. · This post contains affiliate links

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    Baked eggs in avocado with chorizo and queso fresco are a Mexican-style breakfast recipe that you can make easily at home. Gluten-free, keto, and paleo-friendly! They are great for breakfast for two or brunch for a crowd.

    Egg baked in an avocado half topped with chorizo and queso fresco displayed on a white plate, surrounded by bits of chorizo and avocado slices.

    This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read my full disclosure policy here. 

    The inspiration for these baked eggs in avocado came from our stay in Baja, spending sunny mornings savoring them as we listened to the sound of the ocean. So I decided to bring that feeling home with me and try to recreate them in my kitchen.

    Baked eggs in avocado are so easy to make. They're great if you're looking for a quick weekend breakfast, an easy brunch recipe, or my favorite – breakfast for dinner!

    I've got a soft spot for breakfast foods, especially Mexican-style breakfast foods. And since I can't eat chilaquiles every day and still fit through the door, they will have to do.

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    • Baked eggs in avocado are an easy and fun twist on a breakfast recipe!
    • Ingredients you'll need
    • How to make baked eggs in avocado
    • Baked eggs in avocado tips
    • Recipe variations and substitutions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • More brunch recipes
    • Recipe

    Baked eggs in avocado are an easy and fun twist on a breakfast recipe!

    • You only need 6 ingredients!
    • Ready in under 30 minutes.
    • Gluten free!
    • Customize the flavors however you like, swap cheeses, sub bacon for chorizo, or eliminate one or the other to make them dairy free or vegetarian!
    A split avocado, an egg, queso fresco and chorizo displayed on a wooden cutting board.

    Ingredients you'll need

    • Eggs: Large or medium eggs work best. Don't get those extra-large suckers or they won't fit inside the avocado.
    • Avocados: Choose avocados that give gently when pressed on. Sometimes ripe avocados also have a darker color, but your best bet is to go by feel. You can also pop out that tiny stem on the top of the avocado to check the color underneath. If it's still green, you're good to go. If it has turned a dark brown color, the avocado is probably past its prime.
    • Chorizo: You'll need fresh chorizo for this, not dried. Look for it in the butcher case.
    • Queso fresco: This is a white cheese made from cow's milk that is soft and crumbly, and has a mild flavor. The name literally means "fresh cheese" so use it quickly once purchased.
    • Salt and pepper
    A halved avocado and a whole avocado arranged on a wooden cutting board.

    How to make baked eggs in avocado

    Step 1: Prep the avocados

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees

    Cut avocados in half and remove pits. Carve out more avocado around the pit area to make room for the egg. Set aside for serving.

    Place avocado halves into a muffin pan to ensure they stay level when baking (You could also make a ring of foil for a base.)

    Step 2: How to put the eggs in the avocado

    Crack eggs into a bowl. Gently lift each yolk out of the bowl and place into the hole in the avocado. Then add egg white until the hole in the avocado is full. (See tip below.)

    Raw eggs inside avocado halves sitting inside the wells of a muffin pan.

    Season with salt and pepper.

    Bake for about 15-18 minutes, until the whites are set. (The yolk won't be runny, sorry.)

    A cooked egg inside avocado halves sitting in a muffin tin.

    Step 3: Cook the chorizo

    While avocados are in the oven, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Remove the chorizo from its casing and break it apart. Sizzle in the pan until fat has rendered and the meat is crispy. Remove from skillet and drain on a paper towel.

    Step 4: Add toppings and serve

    Remove avocados from oven and allow to cool slightly. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with chorizo and queso fresco. Serve with the leftover avocado slices and top with a dash of hot sauce if desired.

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    Baked eggs in avocado tips

    • Use large-sized eggs, no bigger. Extra large and jumbo eggs are too big for the avocado.
    • To ensure that the eggs aren't overcooked once baked, make sure the avocados are at room temperature.
    • It really is essential to crack the eggs into a separate bowl and add the yolks to the avocados first. I didn't really believe this instruction when I was first researching this recipe. But trust me, unless you have a huge avocado, you can't just crack the egg right into it. That egg white is just gonna go free-wheelin' over the side of the avocado into the bottom of the muffin tin.
    • If you don't have a muffin tin, you can use aluminum foil to make a small ring to serve as a platform for the avocados to rest on while they bake.
    • These can be served at room temperature, so you can make them a bit ahead of your guests' arrival if you're serving brunch for a crowd.

    Recipe variations and substitutions

    You can really make these baked eggs in avocado to suit your taste, or change things up from time to time for a fresh take.

    • If you can't find chorizo, try crumbled Italian sausage or bacon.
    • Substitute feta or fresh mozzarella for queso fresco.
    • Top them with fresh cilantro or parsley.

    Serving Suggestions

    Make it a full-on Mexican breakfast and serve baked eggs in avocado with Mexican Black Beans and Tomatillo Salsa Verde.

    More brunch recipes

    Breakfast and brunch recipes are some of my favorites to cook. Take a look at these.

    • Chilaquiles Verdes are just about the most classic Mexican breakfast food ever, and one of my most favorite meals of all time!
    • Piperade is another great recipe with baked eggs and chorizo.
    • Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes always go with brunch!

    Recipe

    Baked eggs in avocado on a white plate with chorizo and avocado slices.

    Baked Eggs in Avocado

    Baked eggs in avocado with chorizo and queso fresco are a Mexican-style breakfast recipe that you can make easily at home. Gluten-free, keto, and paleo-friendly! They are great for breakfast for two or brunch for a crowd.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, brunch
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: avocado egg bake, Baked eggs in avocado
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 18 minutes
    Total Time: 28 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 569kcal

    Equipment

    • muffin pan
    • small non stick skillet
    • chef's knife

    Ingredients

    • 2 avocados cut in half and pits removed
    • 4 eggs medium or large
    • 1 link fresh chorizo
    • ¼ cup queso fresco or cotija
    • kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Slice avocados in half and remove pits.
    • Scoop out some of the avocado around where the pit was to make room for the egg and set aside.
    • Place the avocado halves in a muffin tin to keep them level while baking. You could also make rings of foil and set them inside.
    • Crack eggs into a bowl. Carefully separate each yolk and place into the hole in the avocado. Then gently add more egg white until the avocado is full. (If you try to crack the egg into the avocado directly, the egg white will go flying over the side, trust me.) Season with salt and pepper.
    • Bake 15-18 minutes until whites are set. (The yolk will not be runny, sorry.)
    • While avocados are baking, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Remove the chorizo from its casing and break it apart. Sizzle in the pan until fat has rendered and the meat is crispy. Remove from skillet and drain on a paper towel. 
    • Remove avocados from oven and allow to cool slightly. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with chorizo and queso fresco. Serve immediately or at room temperature, with hot sauce if desired.   

    Notes

    Tips and Tools
    • You can easily customize this to ingredients you have - bacon and cheddar, sausage and goat cheese, fresh herbs, etc.
    • You really cannot crack the egg directly into the avocado! It will go flying over the side. Trust me on the step of separating the eggs first. 
    • I use my Wilton non-stick muffin tin for this recipe. It works very well for keeping the avocados in place while baking, and the non-stick surface means easy clean up. You could also make a ring or a pedestal out of aluminum foil. 
     
    This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read my full disclosure policy here.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 371mg | Sodium: 945mg | Potassium: 1116mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1130IU | Vitamin C: 28.6mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 3.2mg

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