Crispy Avocado
Bacon Fried Egg Sandwich

Elevate your weekend brunch with this crispy sourdough sandwich, featuring creamy mashed avocado, savory bacon, and a perfectly fried sunny-side-up egg.

Ingredients

• 2 slices sourdough bread
• 1/2 avocado
• 3 slices bacon
• 1/2 red onion
• 2 pastured eggs
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• 1 dash lemon juice
• to garnish Parmesan cheese
• to garnish fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1Chop the red onion

   

   Place half of a red onion on a wooden cutting board and chop it into small, even pieces using a sharp chefs knife.

   Tip: Chop the onions uniformly so they distribute evenly and cook at the same rate in the pan.
2. 2Cut the bacon

   

   Take three slices of bacon and cut them across into strips on the wooden cutting board to prepare them for cooking.

   Tip: Cutting the bacon into smaller strips helps it render its fat more quickly and evenly.
3. 3Cut the avocado

   

   Slice an avocado in half lengthwise, remove the pit, and place the two halves onto a ceramic plate.

   Tip: Choose a ripe avocado that yields slightly to gentle pressure for an easy and smooth puree.
4. 4Season the avocado

   

   Add a little salt, black pepper, and fresh lemon juice over the avocado halves to season and prevent oxidation and darkening.

   Tip: Adding lemon juice immediately helps preserve the vibrant green color of the avocado.
5. 5Mash the avocado

   

   Use a potato masher directly in the bowl to mash the seasoned avocado halves into a smooth puree for later use.

   Tip: Mash until you reach your desired consistency, leaving it slightly chunky or completely smooth.
6. 6Add sourdough to the pan

   

   Place the slices of sourdough bread into a frying pan over medium heat to begin toasting them.

   Tip: Toast on medium heat to achieve a crispy exterior while keeping the inside slightly soft.
7. 7Toast the sourdough

   

   Use metal tongs to flip the sourdough slices, continuing to toast until both sides are golden brown and crispy. Once done, remove the slices from the pan and set them aside.

   Tip: Watch the heat closely so the bread gets golden and crispy without burning.
8. 8Cook the bacon strips

   

   Spray a little oil into the frying pan, then add the bacon strip pieces. Stir-fry the bacon until the oils render out.

   Tip: Letting the bacon render its own fat adds extra depth of flavor to the pan.
9. 9Add the chopped onions

   

   Add the chopped onions directly into the frying pan along with the cooking bacon. Stir the ingredients together to combine.

   Tip: Add the onions after the bacon starts releasing its fat so they absorb the savory flavor.
10. 10Season with black pepper

    

    Season the bacon and onion mixture simply by grinding black pepper over the ingredients in the pan, then stir-fry until everything is dry and fragrant.

    Tip: Freshly ground black pepper gives the best aroma and slight heat.
11. 11Crack eggs into the pan

    

    Turn off the heat and divide the bacon and onion mixture into two parts. Crack two pastured eggs directly into the pan over the ingredients, then turn the heat to low.

    Tip: Turning off the heat temporarily helps position the eggs properly before resuming low-heat frying.
12. 12Separate the eggs

    

    Fry the eggs on low heat until the egg whites begin to set, and use a spatula to separate them down the middle.

    Tip: Keep the heat low so the whites set evenly without overcooking the yolks.
13. 13Spread the mashed avocado

    

    Take the prepared avocado puree and use a butter knife to spread an even layer across the toasted and crispy sourdough bread slices.

    Tip: Spread the avocado gently to avoid tearing the crisp surface of the toasted sourdough.
14. 14Add the fried bacon and egg

    

    Carefully slide a spatula underneath the cooked bacon and fried egg portion from the pan and transfer it directly on top of the avocado-spread sourdough toast.

    Tip: Keep the spatula steady to ensure the runny yolk remains intact during transfer.

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