Avocado toast became a thing for a very good reason. Creamy avocado on perfectly toasted bread is genuinely one of the best flavor and texture combinations in breakfast and it is so fast and so simple that it works for any morning regardless of how much time you have. But the version that makes you really not want to leave the house to go to a brunch restaurant is this one. Bacon, egg, microgreens, and smashed avocado all stacked on olive oil toasted sourdough into a breakfast that covers every food group, hits every texture, and looks so good it is almost hard to eat it.

The olive oil skillet toast is the foundation and it is worth doing every single time rather than reaching for the toaster. Drizzle both sides of a thick slice of sourdough with a good olive oil and let it go on medium heat until each side is deeply golden and slightly crispy. What you get is a toast that is rich and savory and sturdy enough to hold every single topping without bending in half the second the egg yolk breaks. The olive oil also adds a flavor that takes this whole toast somewhere that plain toasted bread simply cannot go.

The avocado smash is the layer that ties every other component together and it is worth seasoning generously. Scoop the flesh of a ripe avocado directly onto the warm toast and use a fork to smash it into a thick uneven spread so you get some chunks and some smooth areas rather than a perfectly uniform paste. A good pinch of sea salt and a squeeze of lemon if you have it and that smashed avocado is already the best thing you have eaten today before anything else goes on top.

The microgreens, bacon, and egg are the toppings that turn this from a really good avocado toast into a full complete satisfying breakfast that keeps you full all morning. Microgreens add a fresh peppery bite that contrasts beautifully with the richness of the avocado and egg. The bacon adds that crispy salty crunch that makes every stack of layers more exciting. And the sunny side up egg with the runny yolk that breaks and coats everything underneath is genuinely one of the best things that can happen to a piece of toast. This is the breakfast worth making time for on any morning.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

This is the brunch restaurant avocado toast you make at home in ten minutes for a fraction of the price and it is genuinely just as good if not better because you control every single component
Olive oil skillet toasting gives you a golden crispy exterior that regular toasting cannot achieve and holds up beautifully under all the toppings without going soft
Every food group is covered in one beautiful stack which makes this a genuinely complete and nourishing breakfast that keeps you full all morning long
Six ingredients and ten minutes for a breakfast that looks completely stunning and feels like a real treat on any morning of the week

Key Ingredients:

Thick sourdough bread: The sturdy, slightly tangy base that holds up under the weight of all the toppings without bending or getting soggy. The thicker the slice the better the structural integrity and the more satisfying every stacked bite will be
Ripe avocado: The creamy, rich base layer that ties every other topping together. A properly ripe avocado smashes beautifully with a fork into that thick uneven spread that is so much more satisfying than a perfectly smooth uniform paste
Bacon: Two strips cooked until genuinely crispy so they add that salty crunchy element that makes every bite more exciting. Crispy bacon is non-negotiable here because soft bacon does not add the textural contrast that makes this toast so good
Egg: Cooked sunny side up so the runny yolk breaks when you cut into the toast and coats every layer underneath with that rich golden yolk that makes the whole thing taste indulgent and complete. Cook it your favorite way if sunny side up is not your preference
Microgreens: A fresh peppery handful that adds color, a subtle bite, and a freshness that cuts through all the richness from the avocado, bacon, and egg in the most satisfying way
Sea salt: The finishing seasoning that goes directly on the smashed avocado to bring out its natural buttery flavor. Flaky sea salt specifically gives you a little crunch and a burst of salinity that makes the avocado taste more intensely like itself

Tips for Success:

Make sure your avocado is properly ripe before you start. A ripe avocado should yield to gentle pressure and have a dark skin. An underripe avocado will not smash properly and will taste bitter and bland rather than creamy and rich
Cook the bacon until genuinely crispy rather than just cooked through. The crunch is the point and soft bacon does not provide the textural contrast that makes this toast so satisfying to eat
Season the avocado generously with sea salt immediately after smashing while it is still warm from the toast so the salt dissolves into the avocado rather than just sitting on top
Cook the egg last so it goes on warm and the yolk is still runny when you eat the toast. A cold egg on a warm toast is a missed opportunity

Storage:

Bacon egg and avocado toast is best enjoyed immediately after assembling while every component is at its freshest and the egg yolk is still perfectly runny. The components do not store well assembled together. If you want to prep ahead cook the bacon in advance and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Toast the bread and cook the egg fresh and the whole assembly takes about three minutes with the bacon already done.

FAQ:

Can I use a different egg preparation instead of sunny side up?
Absolutely. A poached egg is the most elegant alternative and gives you the same runny yolk experience with a slightly more refined presentation. Over easy gives you a runny yolk with a cooked white on both sides. Scrambled eggs work too if you prefer a fully cooked egg though you lose the runny yolk moment that makes this toast so indulgent. Any egg preparation you love works here.

Can I make this without bacon for a vegetarian version?
Yes. The bacon adds a salty crunchy element that is wonderful but the toast is still incredibly delicious without it. Add extra microgreens, sliced cherry tomatoes, or a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning over the avocado to compensate for the flavor and texture the bacon provides. A fried halloumi slice is also a really satisfying vegetarian alternative to the bacon that adds that same salty crispy element.

What else can I add to this toast?
So many things work beautifully here. Everything bagel seasoning on the avocado layer adds a really satisfying crunch and savory depth. A few thin slices of heirloom tomato between the avocado and microgreens adds brightness and freshness. A drizzle of sriracha or hot sauce over the finished toast adds heat that pairs beautifully with the rich avocado and egg. Red pepper flakes on the egg are a simple addition that makes every bite slightly more exciting.