Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs & Bacon Jam (Father's Day Gourmet Classic)
This gourmet Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs & Bacon Jam is the perfect Father’s Day breakfast. Creamy avocado, soft poached eggs, and sticky bacon jam are layered on crisp sourdough for a hearty and flavorful brunch dish that looks fancy but is easy to make at home. It’s bold, satisfying, and customizable—ideal for slow mornings, holiday brunches, or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough or rustic bread
- 2 ripe avocados mashed
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 4 large eggs poached
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Microgreens or chili flakes optional, for garnish
For the Bacon Jam:
- ½ lb bacon chopped
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup brewed coffee or water
- Optional: 1 tsp maple syrup or chili flakes
Instructions
- Make the Bacon Jam:In a skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crisp. Remove and drain most of the grease. Sauté onions in the same pan until caramelized. Stir in brown sugar, vinegar, coffee, and cooked bacon. Simmer until thick and jammy—about 15–20 minutes. Set aside or store in the fridge.
- Toast the Bread:Toast the sourdough slices until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
- Mash the Avocados:In a bowl, mash the avocados with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Keep it a little chunky for texture.
- Poach the Eggs:Bring a shallow pot of water to a gentle simmer. Add a splash of vinegar. Crack an egg into a small bowl, swirl the water, then gently drop the egg in. Cook for 3–4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Assemble:Spread mashed avocado over each toast slice. Top with a generous spoonful of bacon jam. Gently place a poached egg on top. Sprinkle with chili flakes or microgreens if using. Serve immediately!
Notes
- Use Ripe Avocados, Not Overripe: A perfectly ripe avocado should yield slightly to pressure but still feel firm. Overripe avocados turn mushy and brown too quickly. Pro tip: Buy slightly underripe ones a few days ahead and let them ripen on your counter.
- Poach Eggs with a Swirl Trick: Crack your egg into a small bowl first. Swirl the simmering water with a spoon to create a vortex before gently slipping in the egg. This wraps the whites around the yolk, creating that smooth, cafe-style poached look.
- Infuse the Bacon Jam with Bourbon or Maple: Add 1 tsp of bourbon or maple syrup while the jam simmers to deepen the smoky-sweet flavor. This small twist turns ordinary bacon jam into something unforgettable.
- Rub Garlic on the Toasted Bread: While your sourdough is still warm, rub a raw garlic clove over the surface. This adds subtle flavor and makes the toast extra savory—just like a fancy brunch spot would do it.
- Balance the Toast with Acid and Crunch: Finish your toast with a few drops of lemon juice or hot sauce on the egg, and top with microgreens, radish slices, or pickled onions. It cuts through the richness and adds that wow-factor in every bite.