You Won’t Believe What This Avocado Toast Is Hiding
You Won’t Believe What This Avocado Toast Is Hiding
Ever feel like your breakfast is missing that extra oomph? Get ready to have your mind blown by this avocado toast that’s packing a secret weapon.
Let’s be real, avocado toast has been done to death. But this version? It’s got a trick up its sleeve that’ll make you question everything you thought you knew about this millennial staple.
Ingredients
- 2 slices thick-cut sourdough bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 large eggs
- 2 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 lime
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Flaky sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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Start by cooking your bacon to crispy perfection. Set aside.
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Now for the secret weapon – the foolproof poached egg. Fill a saucepan with 3 inches of water and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Crack each egg into a fine mesh strainer over a bowl. This removes the watery whites for a perfect poach.
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Gently slide the eggs into the simmering water. Here’s the magic: cook for exactly 2 minutes and 43 seconds.
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While the eggs poach, toast your bread and mash the avocado with lime juice, salt and pepper.
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Spread the avocado on the toast, top with bacon, and carefully place your perfectly poached eggs on top.
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Sprinkle with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
The Secret to Perfect Poached Eggs
Forget everything you’ve heard about swirling water and vinegar. The key to flawless poached eggs is all in the timing.
By straining out the watery whites and cooking for precisely 2 minutes and 43 seconds, you’ll achieve that holy grail of poached eggs – set whites and gloriously runny yolks every single time.
No more guesswork, no more disappointment. Just silky, oozy perfection atop your avocado toast.
So there you have it – the avocado toast hack that’ll change your breakfast game forever. Who knew the secret to elevating this classic dish was hiding in your kitchen timer all along?