Egg in an Avocado with Bacon and Cotija Cheese

By Lunds & Byerlys

July 31, 2024

Creamy avocado, crispy bacon and perfectly runny eggs, baked and topped with crumbled Cotija cheese and a squeeze of lime juice. Delightful for breakfast or lunch.


SERVINGS

2

PREP TIME

N/A

COOK TIME

35 min

Ingredients

  • 3
    strips of bacon
  • 1
    large ripe avocado
  • 2
    medium eggs
  • Coarse salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1
    ounce Cotija cheese
  • Freshly chopped cilantro
  • 1
    lime, cut into wedges

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 450 F.

  2. 2

    Cook bacon until crispy. Chop and set aside.

  3. 3

    Slice avocado in half the long way and gently remove the pit. Scoop out a bit of the avocado on each side, enough for the egg to fit.

  4. 4

    Place avocados on a baking sheet, cut side up.

  5. 5

    Crack one egg into each side. Season with salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Bake for 10-15 minutes or to desired doneness of egg yolk.

  7. 7

    Remove from oven.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle cheese, bacon and a pinch of cilantro on top. Squeeze 1 lime wedge on each half to serve.

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