Description
A quick and delicious Avocado Egg Bagel recipe featuring toasted bagels with buttery fried eggs cooked in the bagel holes, creamy lime-seasoned mashed avocado, crumbled feta, fresh coriander, and a sweet chili sauce drizzle. Perfect for a flavorful and satisfying breakfast or brunch in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Bagels and Eggs
- 2 bagels
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 small eggs
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Avocado Topping
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Touches
- 4 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped coriander (cilantro)
- 1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Bagels: Slice the bagels in half horizontally. Use a knife to carefully enlarge the holes in the top halves of the bagels to about 2 cm (1.78 inches) diameter to fit the eggs.
- Butter the Bagels: Spread the cut sides of all bagel halves evenly with the salted butter.
- Toast the Bagels in Pan: Heat a large frying pan (skillet) over low to medium heat. Place all the bagel halves, butter side down, in the pan to toast gently.
- Cook Eggs in Bagel Holes: Crack one egg into a small bowl, then carefully pour it into the hole of the top half of a bagel. Repeat for the second egg on the other bagel top. Season the eggs lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Cover and Cook Eggs: Cover the pan with a lid or foil and cook for 3-4 minutes, checking occasionally, until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain soft. If the bottom halves brown too much, remove them from the pan early but keep the tops cooking, as the egg whites will protect the bread underneath.
- Prepare the Avocado Mixture: Meanwhile, cut open the avocado, remove the stone, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl. Add lime juice, salt, and pepper, then mash the avocado with a fork until creamy but still slightly chunky.
- Assemble the Base: Place the toasted bagel bases on serving plates and spoon the mashed avocado mixture evenly over them.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped coriander over the avocado layer, then drizzle with sweet chilli sauce to taste.
- Top with Egg Bagel Halves: Using a spatula, carefully lift the egg-filled bagel tops from the pan and place them gently on top of the avocado-topped bases. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Adjust the egg cooking time slightly if you prefer firmer yolks.
- You can substitute feta with goat cheese or cream cheese if preferred.
- Fresh lime juice adds brightness to the avocado; lemon juice can be used as an alternative.
- Sweet chilli sauce adds mild heat and sweetness; adjust quantity based on your heat preference or substitute with sriracha for more spice.
- Use fresh coriander for best flavor, but parsley can be used if unavailable.
- For a dairy-free version, omit the butter or use a vegan alternative and skip the feta cheese.
