4 Avocado Toasts - You Suck at Cooking (episode 106)
About this recipe
Avocado toast is a simple yet delicious dish that combines the creamy goodness of avocado with crispy bread. This recipe offers four unique takes on the classic, each with its own twist, making it perfect for any meal of the day.
In this video from You Suck At Cooking, you'll learn how to make a basic avocado toast, a breakfast version topped with a fried egg, a creamy feta variation, and a roasted red pepper option. Each method highlights different flavors and textures, ensuring there's something for everyone.
Ingredient notes
- Choose a bread with a soft crust for the best texture.
- Adjust the amount of salt and pepper to your taste.
- Hot sauce is optional for added spice, adjust to taste as well.
- Mayonnaise can be substituted with butter if desired.
- Dijon mustard is optional for the breakfast toast.
Tips from You Suck At Cooking’s video
- Toast the bread until golden brown for the best crunch.
- For the basic avocado toast, ensure every bit of bread is covered with avocado to avoid any bare spots.
- When making the breakfast toast, gently press the avocado down instead of mashing it to keep it from sliding off the egg.
- Mashing the avocado with feta creates a creamy texture that's key for the feta toast.
- Roast the red pepper until it's blackened for the best flavor, then let it cool before chopping.
Good to know
- How long does it take to make these avocado toasts?
- The total time to make all four avocado toasts is about 20 minutes.
- How many servings does this recipe yield?
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
- What type of bread should I use for the avocado toast?
- Choose a bread with a soft crust to avoid a tough, leathery texture.
- Can I skip the mayonnaise or butter on the toast?
- Yes, you can skip the mayonnaise or butter if you prefer.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to You Suck At Cooking: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Toast the bread in a vertical pop-up oven until golden brown.
- 2
Spread a layer of salted butter or mayonnaise on the toasted bread.
- 3
Cut the avocado and lay down pieces on the bread, mashing if desired.
- 4
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste.
- 5
For the breakfast toast, toast the bread in a horizontal toaster and spread with mayo and a hint of Dijon.
- 6
Place slices of avocado on the toast without mashing.
- 7
Add a pre-fried salted egg on top of the avocado.
- 8
Grate Parmesan cheese over the egg and avocado.
- 9
For the feta toast, toast the bread and mash avocado with feta in a bowl until creamy.
- 10
Spread the avocado-feta mixture on the toast and sprinkle with salt and dill.
- 11
For the roasted red pepper toast, roast the red pepper until blackened, then cool and chop.
- 12
Spread butter on the toast, add the chopped red pepper, and squeeze lime juice over the top.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of butter and mayonnaise is inferred based on typical usage for toast.
- The amount of lime juice is a sensible guess based on common recipes for red pepper toast.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from You Suck At Cooking’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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