When searching for easy breakfast ideas, this visually stunning avocado toast with crispy bacon stands above the rest. Imagine biting into a thick slice of toasted artisan sourdough bread, loaded with a thick layer of bright green mashed avocado. The star of the plate is a single sunny-side-up egg boasting a glossy, perfectly runny bright orange yolk.
This isn’t just a basic breakfast; it’s a textural masterpiece. Surrounding that rich yolk are slightly crisped white edges that add the perfect savory crunch. Beside the egg sit two thick-cut strips of deeply browned, wavy crispy bacon, delivering irresistible smoky flavors.
To finish the dish, a light sprinkle of coarse black pepper, flaky sea salt, crushed red pepper flakes, and tiny fresh microgreens elevate the aesthetic and the taste. Served on a speckled, off-white rustic ceramic plate, this breakfast feels like a five-star cafe experience right in your own kitchen.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Visually Stunning: The vibrant green avocado, glossy bright orange yolk, and ruby-red pepper flakes create a beautifully plated dish.
- Textural Perfection: Enjoy the crunch of thick toasted sourdough, creamy mashed avocado, and deeply browned wavy bacon in every single bite.
- Quick & Satisfying: Ready in under 15 minutes, making it one of the absolute best easy breakfast ideas for busy mornings.
- Restaurant Quality: Simple foundational techniques yield slightly crisped egg whites and perfectly rendered bacon fat.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Artisan Sourdough Bread: 1 thick slice (50g) of high-quality bread. Sourdough offers a sturdy, tangy base that holds up to heavy toppings.
Thick-Cut Bacon: 2 strips (60g) of premium thick-cut bacon. Frying it creates the deeply browned, crispy, wavy texture pictured in our visual guide.
Hass Avocado: 1/2 medium avocado (75g), pitted and scooped. Mashing it fresh ensures a thick, creamy, bright green layer.
Large Egg: 1 large egg (50g) cooked sunny-side-up. This provides the glossy, rich orange runny yolk that acts as a natural sauce for the toast.
Lemon Juice (Invisible Foundation): 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) of fresh lemon juice. A tiny squeeze prevents the avocado from browning and cuts through the richness.
Olive Oil or Butter (Invisible Foundation): 1 tsp (5ml) for the skillet. This essential fat is what crisps the edges of the egg whites perfectly.
Garnishes: A pinch each of coarse black pepper, flaky sea salt, crushed red pepper flakes, and a small handful of fresh microgreens. These elements add necessary heat, crunch, and a pop of fresh flavor.
Equipment Needed
- Medium non-stick skillet or cast iron pan
- Small mixing bowl and fork for mashing
- Toaster or oven for the bread
- Spatula
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Crisp the Thick-Cut Bacon
Place the 2 strips of thick-cut bacon into a cold skillet, then turn the heat to medium. Cooking from cold helps render the fat slowly, preventing burning.
Fry for 4-5 minutes per side until the bacon is deeply browned, wavy, and incredibly crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Step 2: Mash the Avocado
In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 scooped avocado, 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) of fresh lemon juice, and a tiny pinch of salt. Mash with a fork until thick and creamy, leaving a few small chunks for texture.
The lemon juice is the secret to keeping that avocado a brilliant, bright green color. Set aside.
Step 3: Toast the Artisan Sourdough
Place your thick slice of artisan sourdough bread into a toaster or toast it directly in the warm bacon pan for 2 minutes per side.
You want the bread deeply golden and sturdy enough to support the heavy layers without becoming soggy.
Step 4: Fry the Sunny-Side-Up Egg
Wipe the skillet clean and heat 1 tsp (5ml) of olive oil over medium-high heat. Carefully crack the large egg into the hot oil.
Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes. You are looking for slightly crisped white edges and a bright orange yolk that remains glossy and perfectly runny.
Step 5: Assemble and Garnish
Place the toasted sourdough on a speckled, off-white rustic ceramic plate. Spread the bright green mashed avocado in a thick, even layer over the toast.
Gently slide the sunny-side-up egg onto the center of the avocado. Lay the two wavy strips of crispy bacon right beside the egg.
Finish with a light sprinkle of coarse black pepper, flaky sea salt, crushed red pepper flakes, and tiny fresh microgreens. Serve immediately.
Expert Tips for Success
- Cold Pan for Bacon: Always start thick-cut bacon in a cold pan to render the fat completely, ensuring those signature crispy waves.
- Hot Oil for Egg Whites: To get those slightly crisped white edges on the egg, the olive oil must be shimmering hot before cracking the egg.
- Protect the Yolk: Never cover the pan when frying a sunny-side-up egg if you want to maintain that vibrant, unclouded glossy orange yolk.
- Season at the End: Flaky sea salt dissolves quickly; sprinkle it right before eating to preserve its satisfying crunch.
Storage & Reheating/Freezing
This dish is best enjoyed immediately for optimal texture and a hot, runny yolk. Do not freeze assembled avocado toast.
If meal-prepping, cook the bacon up to 3 days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Mash the avocado just before serving to maintain its bright green color.
What to Serve With This
Expand your menu with these incredible recipes! Start your morning right with pepperoni pizza crescent rolls, sausage gravy breakfast pizza, or homemade croissants. For a sweeter start, try keto cinnamon rolls or korean mayak eggs for a savory twist. Don’t forget sourdough discard tortillas for your breakfast wraps.
Moving into lunch, enjoy a spicy korean bbq chicken sandwich or a mexican chicken torta. Fresh sides like spicy cucumber salad, new york deli shrimp salad, roasted beet and orange salad, and lemon orzo pasta salad are perfect light pairings. You can also whip up bibim guksu, authentic chimichurri sauce over greens, or homemade focaccia bread to dip into buffalo chicken dip, hissy fit dip, or crockpot rotel dip.
Warm up with comforting soups like cheesy broccoli potato soup, tiktok lasagna soup, cheeseburger soup recipe, creamy taco soup, chicken and rice soup, and ginger garlic chicken noodle soup.
For hearty dinners, explore bowls and skillets like sweet potato tortellini skillet, grilled mediterranean bowl, high protein cheeseburger bowls, high protein mediterranean chicken bowls, steak fajita bowl, and ground turkey taco skillet. Chicken lovers will adore spicy dragon chicken, bbq chicken flatbread, gochujang chicken, baked chicken ricotta meatballs, ranch chicken enchiladas, and korean bbq chicken sandwich.
Beef and pork recipes like black beans and rice with sausage, one pot black beans and rice, cowboy spaghetti, ground beef alfredo pasta, spaghetti meat sauce, stuffed manicotti with meat sauce, keto ground beef casserole, brown sugar pork chops, cranberry glazed pork tenderloin, and southern dirty rice are guaranteed crowd-pleasers.
Seafood and global flavors shine in mediterranean shrimp orzo, coconut shrimp recipe, egg roll in a bowl, and garlic herb dutch oven bread served with chicken pot pie pasta or homemade alfredo sauce. Round out your meals with crispy baked potatoes, crispy oven roasted potatoes, oven roasted vegetables, winter sheet pan dinners, or a simple 5 ingredient casserole.
Finally, satisfy your sweet tooth! Enjoy cakes and bakes like italian lemon cream cake, gluten free pumpkin dump cake, apple pie with store bought crust, texas chocolate pecan pie, and korean milk cream donuts. Indulge in cheesecakes such as turtle brownie cheesecake, caramel cheesecake cookies, strawberry cheesecake cookies, peppermint bark cheesecake, classic cheesecake recipe, and loaf pan burnt cheesecake. Share festive treats like heart shaped strawberry shortbread cookies, sugar cookie truffles, grinch oreo balls, cannoli squares, christmas crack cookies, triple reese s peanut butter cookies, triple reese s cookies, christmas cookie dip, st patricks day cupcakes, banana cinnamon pecan cupcakes, winter fruit salad, and a refreshing raspberry sherbet champagne float.
Frequently Asked Questions
Adding a small squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice to your mashed avocado prevents oxidation, locking in that vibrant, bright green color.
A thick slice of artisan sourdough is ideal. Its sturdy texture and slightly tangy flavor balance the rich, heavy toppings without becoming soggy.
Cook the egg over medium-high heat in hot olive oil or butter, and do not cover the pan. This technique crisps the bottom edges while keeping the yolk glossy, bright orange, and perfectly runny.
Starting bacon in a cold skillet helps the fat render slowly as the heat rises. This prevents burning and results in deeply browned, crispy, wavy strips.
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Recipe Details
Ultimate Avocado Toast & Crispy Bacon: Easy Breakfast Ideas
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place the 2 strips of thick-cut bacon into a cold skillet, then turn the heat to medium. Fry for 4-5 minutes per side until deeply browned, wavy, and incredibly crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In a small bowl, combine the scooped avocado, lemon juice, and a tiny pinch of salt. Mash with a fork until thick and creamy, leaving a few chunks. Set aside.
- Place your thick slice of artisan sourdough bread into a toaster or toast it directly in a warm pan for 2 minutes per side until deeply golden.
- Wipe the skillet clean and heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Crack the egg into the hot oil. Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until you achieve slightly crisped white edges and a bright orange, runny yolk.
- Spread the bright green mashed avocado over the toast. Slide the sunny-side-up egg onto the center, and place the wavy bacon beside it. Garnish with coarse black pepper, flaky sea salt, crushed red pepper flakes, and microgreens.
Notes
Hot Oil for Egg Whites: To get crisped white edges on the egg, the olive oil must be hot before cracking the egg.
