Avocado Egg Cups

Name: Avocado Egg Cups With Prosciutto
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados, cut in half and pit removed; 4 slices prosciutto; 4 large eggs; ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese; 2 tsp red pepper flakes

Avocado Egg Cups are halved avocados filled with eggs and prosciutto, then baked until the eggs set—a nutrient-dense breakfast combining healthy fats, protein, and minimal prep.

🥗Keto 🥗Gluten-Free 🏷️Avocado 🏷️Eggs 🏷️Prosciutto 🏷️Parmesan

Total

2h 35m

Servings

4

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$13–$21

Recipe Source

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From Recette Magazine

Ingredients

2 ripe avocados, cut in half and pit removed
4 slices prosciutto
4 large eggs
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1
Using a spoon, scoop out about 1 tbsp from center of each avocado half. Place avocados in Suvie pan and load into your Suvie, input settings, and cook now or schedule.
2
Bottom Zone: Slow Cook High for 30 minutes
3
After the cook, remove pan from Suvie. Place prosciutto around the hole in the avocado and crack egg into hole. Return pan to Suvie and broil 5 minutes, until egg white is set.
4
After the broil, remove pan from Suvie. Divide cheese between avocados and broil 5 – 7 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
5
Remove pan from Suvie. To serve, divide avocados between plates and top with red pepper flakes.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Scoop a small well in each avocado half to prevent the egg from rolling off; aim for a pocket slightly larger than the egg white.
Crack eggs into a small bowl first, then gently slide into the avocado to avoid breaking the yolk and damaging the avocado flesh.
Bake on a foil-lined sheet or in a muffin tin to keep avocado halves stable and level; this prevents eggs from sliding out.
Check for doneness at 12 minutes—avocado will cook faster than you expect, and timing depends on avocado thickness and oven calibration.

Substitutions

Prosciutto → bacon, pancetta, or smoked salmon (adjust salt to taste)
Parmesan → pecorino Romano or aged cheddar (same quantity)
Red pepper flakes → black pepper, smoked paprika, or cayenne (start with ½ tsp and adjust)
Eggs → soft tofu crumbled into avocado well (vegetarian alternative; reduce baking time to 8–10 minutes)

Storage & make-ahead

Best served immediately. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 1 day and gently reheated in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes, though texture quality declines.

Common Questions

How do you prevent avocado from turning brown in the oven?

Assemble and bake immediately before serving. The brief cooking time minimizes oxidation, and the warmth of the egg and cheese helps protect the avocado flesh.

Can you make avocado egg cups ahead of time?

Assemble up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerate uncovered, then bake when ready. Do not assemble more than a few hours in advance, as avocado will brown.