This section includes recipe tips and hints, options for additions or substitutions, various ways to customize the dish, as well as instructions on storing and reheating any remaining leftovers.

 

Recipe tips and tricks

  Consider these tips to ensure your stuffed avocado egg recipe turns out wonderfully.

 

Cook for less time if you want runny eggs

  If you want less cooked yolks, baking egg-in-avocado should last about 12 to 15 minutes otherwise you can cook them another 5 to 10 minutes to get an over-hard type of egg.

 

Get large, riper avocados

  Be sure your avocados are as large as possible. This will make the hole larger.  If you can only find medium avocados you can scoop* out some of the flesh to make a bigger space to fit the egg.

 

Get smaller eggs

  Make sure your eggs are as small as possible. When doing this avocado egg bake recipe I had quite the trouble finding small-sized eggs. It seemed like most of the eggs in the store were large or jumbo-sized. I finally was able to find small eggs at Whole Foods*. Using an online grocer like Amazon Fresh* or Instacart* might be helpful to find these as well.

 

Gadgets might help with slicing the avocados

  Need help with slicing and pitting your avocados? These gadgets* might come in handy.

 

Prevent spills by leaning the avocadoes against each other

  Lean the avocado halves against each other so the egg will not spill over. You can also place them in a baking dish before cooking to ensure they don’t fall over.

 

Take care when cracking the eggs

  In this recipe, I cracked the egg directly into the egg. If you do this and have some of the egg white spills into the dish don’t worry.  This happened to me even with small eggs. It will be fine as long as you get most of the egg in the avocado. But if you are afraid of breaking the yolk you can crack the egg into a small mixing bowl* and then pour it into the avocado. You can leave behind what doesn’t fit in the avocado.

 

Try not to overcook your baked egg avocado boats

  Check your avocado egg boats halfway through cooking at around 10 minutes to see if they are at your desired consistency if not you can cook for another 5 to 10 minutes. Be careful placing the eggs in the oven so they don’t fall over. In this recipe I used a baking sheet but if you want to put them in a glass dish that can help the eggs from falling out.

 

Recipe Additions/Substitutions/Variations

  Get recipe additions, substitutions, and variations in this section.  

Ingredient additions

  If you are missing an ingredient or don't like something here are some alternative ingredients to use:  

• Eggs: Substitute with tofu or chickpea flour for dietary preferences.
• Avocado: Replace with hummus or Greek yogurt for a creamy filling alternative.
• Dried Basil: Use fresh basil leaves; adjust quantity (about three times as much) for the fresher flavor.
• Garlic Powder: Substitute with fresh minced garlic cloves; adjust quantity to taste.
• Dried Parsley: Use fresh chopped parsley leaves as a substitute.

 

Dress up your eggs with additional herbs and spices

  If you want to add more pizazz to your avocado egg boats you can add additional herbs and spices or meats and cheeses.     

• Crispy bacon for a bacon-infused version
• Vegan cheese
• Chives or green onions (add after cooking)
• Diced tomatoes
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Salt
• Peppers
• Chopped ham
• Crumbled sausage
• Greens like spinach or kale
• Smoked salmon
• Salsa
• Hummus
• Guacamole
• Dill Dip
• A pinch of cumin and cayenne pepper for a spicy twist

  These ingredients allow you to customize your baked avocado egg boats to suit your taste preferences and experiment with various flavors and combinations.

 

Use scrambled eggs in the avocado egg boat recipe

  If you don’t want to eat the egg white and yolk separately alternatively, you can scramble the egg and spices first. Then add the egg spice mixture to the avocado hole and bake following the recipe above.

 

How to store these egg-stuffed avocado

  For storing leftovers:  

• Uncut raw avocados last up to two weeks in the fridge.
• Store leftover avocado egg boats in a sealed container; they stay fresh for a week in the fridge.
• You can freeze leftover avocado egg boats, good for about a week.
• Consider avocado savers* for maintaining freshness.

 

How to reheat leftovers

  You can easily reheat leftover egg boats using these various cooking methods:    

• Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and bake on a sheet for 10-15 minutes. Be cautious not to overheat the avocados.
• Toaster Oven: Use a lower temperature, around 250°F (120°C), and cook for a few minutes.
• Steamer: Steam for 5-7 minutes, checking for desired warmth.
• Stovetop: Place face-down in a skillet over low-medium heat with a lid, checking until heated.
• Air Fryer: Cook at 300°F (150°C) for 3-5 minutes.
• Microwave (with caution): Heat in 20-30-second intervals to avoid explosions.

  Remember not to overheat to maintain the desired texture. Adjust times based on your method and egg boat size, checking periodically.  

Nutritional Information

  *Nutritional information is estimated using Nutrifox nutrition label maker*