Baked Eggs in Avocado

Method

1. 1
   • avocado 2
   • egg 4

   Prep the avocado halves — Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Scoop a little extra avocado flesh from each half to widen the hollow for the egg.

2. 2
   • avocado 2
   • egg 4
   • olive oil 1 tbsp
   • smoked paprika ½ tsp

   Fill with the eggs — Brush the avocado halves with olive oil and dust with smoked paprika. Place in a baking dish, nestling them so they sit level. Crack an egg into each hollow.

3. 3
   • egg 4
   • cheddar 40 g
   • salt to taste
   • black pepper to taste

   Bake the eggs — Season with salt and pepper, top with cheddar, and bake for 12-15 minutes until the egg whites are set.

   ⏱15 min
4. 4
   • bacon 2
   • fresh chives 1 tbsp
   • sour cream 1 tbsp

   Garnish and serve — Scatter with crumbled bacon and chives, add a small dollop of sour cream, and serve warm straight from the dish.