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Avocado baked eggs with creme fraiche and herbs

The inspiration for this avocado baked eggs was oeufs en cocotte using the avocado in place of a ramekin, I guess, making oeufs en avocat, and adding a few herbs. I also added a naughty, but delicious, sprinkling of grated cheese.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 276 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 very large avocados halved and stone removed
  • 4 tbs crème fraîche or double cream
  • 3 leaves sprigs of thyme picked
  • 2 tsp parsley chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 eggs
  • ¼ cup grated cheddar cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 180 celsius (350 Fahrenheit) and boil the kettle.
  2. Scoop out roughly ⅓ of the flesh of the avocado (reserve to use in another recipe, such as my chickpea pancakes with avocado). Place the avocados inside the ramekins and ensure they fit tightly so that they won't topple over and spill the filling everywhere. Alternatively, wrap the avocado base well in foil, making a stand to keep the avocado steady and out of the water.
  3. Combine the crème fraîche, thyme, parsley and salt and pepper in a bowl and stir well to combine. Divide half the mixture between the avocados. Carefully crack an egg into each of the avocados. Top with the remaining crème fraîche and grated cheese.
  4. Place the ramekins inside a large roasting tray and place on the shelf in the oven and add the boiling water from the kettle so that the water comes up to half the height of the ramekins. Bake for 15 minutes and serve immediately with toast soldiers or steamed asparagus spears.

Nutrition Information

Calories 276kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 177mg (59%) Sodium 123mg (5%) Potassium 565mg (16%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 565IU (11%) Vitamin C 11.2mg (12%) Calcium 104mg (10%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276

% Daily Value*

Calories 276kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 177mg 59%
Sodium 123mg 5%
Potassium 565mg 12%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 565IU 11%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 12%
Calcium 104mg 10%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.