Ham & Egg Avocado Mash Toast
/Why? Because there can never be too many avocado toasts.
This recipe stacks rich, red bell pepper and onion cream cheese, tender butter lettuce, savory ham, and bright citrus-mashed avocado on lightly toasted bread. Topped off with a soft-cooked fried egg and a sprinkle of crispy shallots, every single bite delivers the perfect balance of creamy, savory, crunch, and richness.
Equally perfect for breakfast or lunch!
INGRDIENTS HIGHLIGHTS
Low-Carb Bread: Provides a sturdy, structure-giving base without heavy carbs.
Cream Cheese, Bell Pepper & Chives: Delivers a rich, tangy spread with subtle sweet and sharp accents.
Butter Lettuce: Adds a fresh crunch while preventing the bread from soggying.
Olive Oil & Eggs: Supplies rich, savory protein cooked in healthy fats.
Avocado & Lime Juice: Balances the dish with smooth, healthy fats and bright acidity.
Ham: Layered for a smoky, salty, and savory flavor contrast.
Salt & Pepper: Enhances and draws out the natural flavors of the egg and avocado.
Crispy Shallots: Tops the dish with an aromatic, crunchy finish.
PREP THE ELEMENTS
Toast the Bread: Give your slices a very light toast without browning too much — just enough to build structure so they can hold the toppings.
Mix the Spread: In a small bowl, stir together the cream cheese, diced bell pepper, and onions or chives until smooth and combined.
Mash the Avocado: In another small bowl, mash the avocado with the lime juice until creamy yet slightly chunky, then set it aside until assembly.
BEGIN ASSEMBLING
Spread the cream cheese over the toast. Layer the lettuce leaves on top of the cream cheese. Then add the ham and spread the avocado mash over.
PERFECT PAN FRIED EGGS
Warm the Oil: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, crack in your eggs and season each with a light pinch of salt and pepper.
Cook to Perfection: Let the whites set for about 2 minutes. Then, pop a lid over the pan for another minute — this gently cooks the tops so the whites fully set while keeping the yolks perfectly jammy and runny (or cook them a bit longer if you prefer firmer yolks!)
FINISH AND SERVE
Gently slide a warm fried egg onto each avocado-layered slice of toast. And finish with a generous sprinkle of crispy shallots over the eggs for that perfect final crunch, then serve immediately while warm!
Ham & Egg Avocado Toast
Ingredients
Instructions
- Very lightly toast the bread. Just enough so it holds up under the toppings, but not enough to brown much.
- Mix together the cream cheese, diced bell pepper and diced onion or chives. Spread half over each slice of toast.
- In a small bowl, smash the avocado with the lime juice and set aside.
- Layer the butter lettuce leaves over the spread. Then layer the ham over the lettuce and spread the smashed avocado over the ham.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet on medium heat. Once the pan is heated, add each of the eggs and sprinkle a little salt and pepper over.
- Let the eggs cook for about 2 minutes, then cover the pan and let them cook another minute or until the yolk is just starting to set (or to your desired level of doneness).
- Gently slide each egg onto the smashed avocado. Sprinkle the crispy shallots over the egg and serve immediately.
