Avocado toast is anything but basic when you dress it up right. From a simple smash to a loaded smoked salmon masterpiece, these four recipes prove this brunch staple deserves all the hype!
Classic Smash
The timeless original — perfectly smashed avocado with sea salt, red pepper flakes, and a squeeze of lemon on crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 slices sourdough bread, toasted
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- Sea salt flakes
- Red pepper flakes
- Olive oil drizzle
Toppings
- Flaky sea salt
- Red pepper flakes
- Microgreens
- Lemon wedge
Steps
- Toast the sourdough until golden and crispy.
- Halve the avocado and scoop onto the toast.
- Mash with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Finish with sea salt, red pepper flakes, a drizzle of olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon.
Everything Bagel
Creamy avocado meets crunchy everything bagel seasoning and a jammy soft-boiled egg — the ultimate breakfast stack.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 slices thick bread, toasted
- 2 soft-boiled eggs
- 2 Tbsp everything bagel seasoning
- 1 Tbsp cream cheese
Toppings
- Soft-boiled egg halves
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Chives
- Cream cheese spread
Steps
- Soft-boil eggs for 6.5 minutes, then ice bath and peel.
- Toast bread and spread a thin layer of cream cheese.
- Mash avocado on top of the cream cheese.
- Halve the eggs, place on top, and sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning.
Caprese Style
A mashup of two favorites — avocado toast meets caprese with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 slices ciabatta, toasted
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze
Toppings
- Mozzarella slices
- Cherry tomato halves
- Basil leaves
- Balsamic drizzle
Steps
- Toast the ciabatta until crispy.
- Mash avocado onto the toast.
- Layer mozzarella slices and cherry tomato halves on top.
- Tuck in fresh basil leaves and finish with a generous drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Smoked Salmon
Elegant brunch vibes — silky smoked salmon, creamy avocado, capers, and a dill cream cheese spread on everything bread.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 slices everything bread, toasted
- 4 oz smoked salmon
- 2 Tbsp cream cheese
- 1 Tbsp capers
- Fresh dill
- Lemon juice
Toppings
- Smoked salmon slices
- Capers
- Fresh dill
- Red onion rings
- Lemon wedge
Steps
- Toast the everything bread until golden.
- Spread cream cheese on the toast, then layer mashed avocado.
- Drape smoked salmon slices on top.
- Scatter capers, dill, and thin red onion rings. Finish with a squeeze of lemon.
Meal prep tip: Toast the bread just before serving for the best crunch. You can pre-mix the avocado mash with lime juice (keeps it green) and store in an airtight container for up to a day.