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    Home » Breakfast » Basted Eggs with Guacamole on Toast

    Basted Eggs with Guacamole on Toast

    Published: Sep 25, 2019 · Modified: Feb 28, 2021 by Mamma C · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Basted Eggs with Guacamole on Toast is a fabulous breakfast! Mom’s method of basting an egg gives perfect results every time. 

    Basted egg on a toasted baguette with guacamole on toastCan we talk about eggs? I have to tell you, I can’t stand runny whites. 

    So over-easy eggs don’t cut it for me. Thankfully, Mom taught me her method of basting eggs, and I’ve never looked back.

    Because you know I’m all about that baste...

    That’s right. I’m here all night, folks.

    But seriously, you need basted eggs in your life! Mom’s twist on them is easy, delicious and produces perfectly cooked eggs every time.

    Guacamole on toast being dipped into a basted egg on toastAnd wait until you try them with my guacamole on toast! I recommend toasting a sliced baguette or Italian bread.

    But, you’re probably wondering, “what is a basted egg?” So, before we go any further, let’s get some background.

    What does basting an egg mean?

    It simply means steaming the egg until the golden yolk is covered in a pinkish color. It’s a cross between fried and poached.

    Side view of a basted egg with guacamole on toast

    What's the difference between poached and basted eggs?

    A poached egg is made by sliding a cracked egg into a simmering, water-filled pan and swirling it to keep the egg white neatly wrapped around the yolk. A basted egg, however, requires no flipping or stirring. You crack the egg onto the prepared skillet and cover it with a lid.

    How to baste an egg (Mom's way)

    Most basted egg recipes call for using a bit of water to make steam, but when I tried those methods, they resulted in soggy egg whites (eww).

    Mom’s method provides better taste and texture. The eggs get cooked in melted butter in a pan (affiliate link) over medium heat while covered with a lid -- ideally a glass one to allow for viewing. 

    Collage of overhead photos showing butter in a pan, egg in a pan with glass lid and a basted egg in a panIn just three minutes, you end up with beautifully cooked eggs perfect for dipping. And when you pair them with toasted baguette slices, topped with my delicious guacamole…well, holy moly!

    Is guacamole on toast the same as avocado toast?

    Actually...no! Avocado toast involves plain avocado. 

    My guacamole toast features mashed avocado that’s been kicked up a few notches with red onions, lime juice and hot sauce. It’s fabulous!

    Collage with two photos showing guacamole ingredients and guacamole in a bowl with a lime next to a toasted baguetteAnd here’s a tip to help keep leftover guacamole from losing its green color: Place an avocado pit in your guacamole before covering it with plastic wrap and storing it in the refrigerator. Then stir the guac before serving.

    Other breakfast recipes to try

    If you love eggs, you have to try my Breakfast Casserole that can be made for breakfast, dinner or meal prep. Also, Mom’s Asparagus Frittata is one of the best things in life! 

    And for a decadent continental breakfast, don't miss this non-alcoholic zabaglione, made with egg yolks and sugar. Its custardy texture will have you swooning. 

    You can also head to my Breakfast page to find more delicious recipes. You have to try Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Italian Strawberries!

    Basted egg on toast in front of guacamole on toast on a red plateAnd, if you love guac, I also have a sweet and spicy guacamole dip with gorgonzola, walnuts and cherries. To die for! 

    Enjoy!

    (Recipe Source: Cooking with Mamma C, using Mom’s basted eggs method. Originally published on January 11, 2016 and updated now with new photos and text.)

    Basted egg on a toasted baguette with guacamole on toast

    Basted Eggs with Guacamole on Toast

    Basted Eggs with Guacamole on Toast is a fabulous breakfast! Mom’s method of basting an egg gives perfect results every time. 
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 494kcal
    Author: Mamma C

    Ingredients

    Basted Eggs

    • 4 teaspoons salted butter (use 1 teaspoon per egg)
    • 4 eggs
    • pepper to taste
    • salt to taste

    Guacamole

    • 2 avocados (mashed)
    • ¼ cup red onion (finely chopped)
    • 2 teaspoons hot sauce (I use Frank's RedHot Original)
    • juice from ½ lime
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

    Toast

    • 1 large baguette (cut into 4.5-inch pieces & sliced the long way)
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Make your guacamole in a small mixing bowl. Slice your avocados in half the long way and gently squeeze the halves as you pull them apart. Scoop out the pit and save it for later to help keep any leftover guacamole from turning an unappealing color. Scoop out the avocado flesh into your mixing bowl. Mash the avocados with the back of a fork or a potato masher.
    • Peel your red onion and finely chop up about ¼ of it, until you have ¼ cup. Transfer the chopped onions to your mixing bowl and add the hot sauce. Cut a lime in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl. Add your salt and pepper. Mix everything with a fork.
    • To make your toast, cut your baguette into 4.5-inch pieces, one per person. Slice the pieces in half the long way and toast the slices.
    • Make your eggs up to two at a time in a large skillet. (If only making one egg, an 8-inch skillet is fine.) Melt two teaspoons of butter in your pan and crack two eggs in the pan, trying not to crowd them. Lower the heat to medium and place a lid, ideally a glass one, over the eggs.
    • As soon as the yolks get covered with a pinkish color, they are done. It should take around 3 minutes, so check on your eggs just before the 3-minute mark if you don't have a glass lid. Transfer each cooked egg onto a piece of toast and pour the butter on top. To cook the remaining eggs, melt two more teaspoons of butter in the pan and proceed as before.
    • To serve, give each person a piece of toast with the egg on it and a piece of toast with guacamole spread on it. (Or spread guacamole on both slices.) Add pepper to the eggs. Taste before adding any salt to your egg, since the guacamole has salt.
    • Store any leftover guacamole in the refrigerator with an avocado pit in the middle, covered with plastic wrap. Use by the following day.

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    Notes

    If only making one egg, use one teaspoon of butter in an 8-inch skillet.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 775mg | Potassium: 656mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 10.8mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 3.8mg
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    Comments

    1. Natalie

      September 26, 2019 at 1:24 pm

      This is such a great recipe to use up avocados. It's super healthy and nutritious too. Definitely must make. Will be perfect breakfast for my family. Can't wait!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        September 26, 2019 at 6:22 pm

        Hi Natalie - I hope your family enjoys this guacamole and eggs as much as mine does!

        Reply
    2. Pam

      September 26, 2019 at 12:01 pm

      5 stars
      I have never heard of this method for cooking eggs. Thanks to your mom, and thanks to you for a great sounding recipe.

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        September 26, 2019 at 6:21 pm

        Hi Pam - Once you try basted eggs, you'll wonder where they've been all your life!

        Reply
    3. Lisa Huff

      September 26, 2019 at 11:52 am

      5 stars
      Ohhh guacamole and eggs! What a great combo of flavors and great way to start the day.

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        September 26, 2019 at 6:19 pm

        Hi Lisa - It's so good, it's hard to enjoy plain toast anymore, Lol. Thank you!

        Reply
    4. estee

      September 26, 2019 at 11:17 am

      Yum I love everything about this! I am so often stuck with what to make for a quick breakfast- it happens that I end up not eating at all till lunch! I will definitely pick up the stuff for this at the grocers- thanks!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        September 26, 2019 at 6:18 pm

        Hi Estee - Enjoy!

        Reply
    5. Heidy L. McCallum

      September 26, 2019 at 10:31 am

      5 stars
      This recipe was so much better than some of the plain Janes I have tried and my husband loved the Guacamole on toast---- which surprised me after he tried a recipe for Avacado toast I didn't think he would try this. He LOVED every bite and made sure to remind me to save this recipe!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        September 26, 2019 at 10:42 am

        Hi Heidi - I'm so glad to hear that!

        Reply
    6. [email protected]

      February 02, 2016 at 4:14 am

      I have learnt an unusual technique for cooking eggs. It's a cross between poached and over easy that gives you a basted Egg. It's like having your eggs sunny-side up but still a bit cooked on the top. Thank you for your recipe!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        February 03, 2016 at 9:26 am

        You're welcome!

        Reply
    7. Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron

      January 13, 2016 at 11:20 am

      I've never tried cooking my eggs this way! We do poached eggs, but you're right, there's always some icky soggy egg whites in there. I have to try it this way!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        January 13, 2016 at 11:28 am

        It's life-changing, Denise! It's so easy too.

        Reply
    8. Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser

      January 12, 2016 at 7:46 pm

      Yes, basting eggs are wonderful goodness and that toast well what more can I say then yumified! (my new word)! Woo-Hoo.

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        January 13, 2016 at 10:58 am

        All the years I struggled to make over-easy eggs without breaking them...I should have been basting my eggs. Thanks, Cheryl!

        Reply
    9. [email protected]

      January 11, 2016 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      Any time toast and eggs are involved - I'm there! Thanks for sharing your mama's recipe...this looks divine!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        January 11, 2016 at 7:17 pm

        Thanks, Annie! I know how you love eggs and toast. The guacamole is so good with this. 🙂

        Reply

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