Avocado toast is the ultimate feel-good meal, whether you’re craving a wholesome breakfast or a quick midday snack.This version features creamy mashed avocado on top of golden, toasted sourdough bread finished with a kick of red pepper flakes and a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning. Want to switch it up? Try serving the avocado mash over our hash brown patties for another delicious option!
Why You’ll Love This Avocado Toast
This recipe is fast, flavorful, and endlessly customizable. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients, it comes together in under 10 minutes, making it perfect for busy mornings or a quick snack. The creamy avocado and lemon combo delivers brightness and richness, while the red pepper flakes and everything bagel seasoning add bold flavor and texture. It’s a satisfying way to start the day, and easy to make your own with extra toppings like eggs or cheese.
Ingredient Highlights
- Ripe avocado – Mashed to your preferred texture for a creamy base.
- Lemon juice – Brightens and balances the richness of the avocado.
- Red pepper flakes – Add a pop of heat (use more or less to taste).
- Everything bagel seasoning – A flavorful blend of sesame, garlic, and salt that adds crunch and character.
- Toasted sourdough – Sturdy, golden, and slightly tangy, perfect for piling on toppings.
Substitutions & Variations
- Bread alternatives: Swap sourdough for rustic bread, homemade white bread, or even sun-dried tomato bread for a fun and flavorful twist!
- Dairy-free topping: Use a dairy-free cream cheese layer under the avocado for a tangy base.
- Low-carb twist: Use hash brown patties as the base instead of bread.
Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
Avocado toast is best enjoyed fresh, but you can prep the mashed avocado a few hours in advance. Just mix in the lemon juice and press plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent browning. Toast the bread or cook your hash brown base just before serving for the best texture.
Avocado Toast
Ingredients
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon everything bagel seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Toast the sourdough bread until golden and crisp. You can use a toaster or toast it in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl.
- Add lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper to the avocado. Use a fork to mash everything together until it’s as smooth or chunky as you like.
- Spoon the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted sourdough slices, spreading it out to the edges.
- Sprinkle the everything seasoning and red pepper flakes evenly over the top.
- Drizzle a small amount of extra-virgin olive oil over each slice just before serving.
- Serve immediately while the toast is still warm.
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