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Crispy Bacon Egg and Cheese Baked Avocado Cups

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A quick and easy breakfast recipe featuring eggs baked inside avocado halves with crispy bacon and melted cheese, delivering a creamy, savory, and satisfying start to your day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe but firm avocados, halved and pitted
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 4 large eggs, preferably room temperature
  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: chopped chives or parsley for garnish
  • Cooking spray or olive oil, to grease the muffin tin

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin pan with cooking spray or olive oil.
  3. Halve and pit the avocados. Scoop out a little more flesh if the pit hole isn’t large enough to hold an egg, but keep a sturdy cup.
  4. Cook the chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5–7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Place avocado halves upright in the muffin tin.
  6. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese and some crispy bacon bits into the bottom of each avocado half.
  7. Carefully crack one egg into each avocado half. Scoop out more avocado flesh if needed to fit the egg.
  8. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Optionally add smoked paprika or chili flakes.
  9. Top each avocado cup with more cheese and bacon for a golden crust.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes until eggs are set but slightly soft. Check at 12 minutes for runnier yolks.
  11. Remove from oven and let cool for a couple of minutes.
  12. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs like chives or parsley if desired and serve warm.

Notes

Use firm but ripe avocados to hold the egg without collapsing. Crack eggs into a small bowl first to avoid shells and gently pour into avocado. Watch baking time closely to avoid overcooking eggs. Leftovers keep up to 2 days refrigerated and reheat gently in a low oven. Avoid microwaving to prevent rubbery eggs and mushy avocado.

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