If you love Eggs Benedict, you will love this even more. Chipotle mayonnaise, bacon and avocado make this breakfast or brunch recipe irresistible!
Before I learned to poach an egg, the only chance I had of eating Eggs Benedict was at a restaurant. It is the only thing on a brunch menu that I simply cannot resist. When I am at home, however, rooting through the fridge for breakfast ideas while on the brink of a hypoglycemic meltdown (seriously, I am a little tough to take when I’m hungry), the last thing I want to do is mess with a finicky Hollandaise sauce. The challenge, however, is to replace the creaminess of the traditional sauce with a quick alternative.
That’s where the chipotle mayonnaise comes into play. In less than a minute, mayo, chipotle peppers, and lime juice are combined to make a smooth, smoky sauce that will lend a little kick to your morning. Pile whatever you choose on top of the toast and mayo – tomatoes, ham, queso fresco cheese – whatever tickles your fancy. I chose crispy bacon and fresh avocado to round out my open-faced breakfast sandwich. Even though poaching an egg is very easy, you could replace it with a scrambled or fried egg.
The recipe:
The chipotle mayonnaise:
In a medium bowl, stir to combine mayonnaise, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce and lime juice.
The rest:
Toast bread until golden brown. Spread 1 tablespoon chipotle mayonnaise on each piece of toast. Top each with 2 slices avocado and 1/2 piece bacon.
Poach eggs according to my tutorial, How to: Poach an Egg. Poach the eggs in two batches (four per pan). If you would like them to be ready at the same time, I recommend using two pans, with a 1 teaspoon of vinegar for each.
Lay one poached egg on top of each piece of toast. Garnish with cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.
Other breakfast dishes with poached egg:
For the Love of Cooking’s Poached Egg on Toast with Roasted Tomato & Caramelized Mushrooms
Eggs on Sundays’ Breakfast Crostini with Poached Egg, Wilted Spinach & Bacon
Healthy Delicious’ Sweet & Spicy Crab Hash with a Poached Egg
Poached Egg on Toast with Chipotle Mayonnaise, Bacon & Avocado
Chipotle Mayonnaise:
1/2 cup mayonnaise (preferably low-fat)
1 chipotle pepper*
1 tsp adobo sauce*
2 tsp fresh lime juice
The rest:
8 slices crusty bread
1 avocado, cut into 16 slices
4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy
8 eggs
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
The chipotle mayonnaise:
In a medium bowl, stir to combine mayonnaise, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce and lime juice.
The rest:
Toast bread until golden brown. Spread 1 tablespoon chipotle mayonnaise on each piece of toast. Top each with 2 slices avocado and 1/2 piece bacon.
Poach eggs according to my tutorial, How to: Poach an Egg. Poach the eggs in two batches (four per pan). If you would like them to be ready at the same time, I recommend using two pans, with a 1 teaspoon of vinegar for each.
Lay one poached egg on top of each piece of toast. Garnish with cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.
Serves 4 (2 per person)
* Chipotle peppers are sold in a can in an adobo sauce. They can be found in the Mexican aisle of most well-stocked supermarkets.
Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says
A perfect breakfast (or lunch, or dinner)! I love chipotle mayo on just about anything.
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
Egg and avocado plus bacon is like heaven on a plate! Lovely photos.
Sandra Ross says
Hi Dara,
Love this recipe!! We are in Mexico right now and this recipe will be perfect for here. Christy and Jaida are doing amazing well. Everyone is very HAPPY!
Love you.
Sam
becky says
ummm hi!!! drool all over my laptop!!!!!! wow that looks super delish!!!!! thanks for sharing 🙂
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
holy goodness, this sounds exactly like what i want for breakfast! better get to poachin’ 🙂
Pretend Chef says
This is my kind of breakfast! Avocado and bacon are my favorite ingredients to work with and make me giddy! I have the know how to poach an egg and think that chipotle mayo would be insanely delicious paired with it. Wow! This looks incredibly yummy!
Katrina says
Great recipe! Your chipoltle mayo sounds so tasty!
Jenny Flake says
My husband and I eat something similar to this on a weekly basis, I can’t get enough of it, lol! Gorgeous!!
Claire says
HOL Y YUM! I love poached eggs on toast. I’ve never tried chipotle mayo, but it sounds delectable!
doughmesstic says
Oh wow. You’ve outdone yourself!!
Island Vittles says
what a delicious looking breaky — perfect for this weekend!
Sukaina says
Wow Dara…..you really made an effort with this breakfast. I’m lucky if I even eat cereal. Hope your family knows just how lucky they are!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Oh, believe me – the kind of breakfast only happens on the weekends when there is plenty of extra time. Otherwise, it is cereal and fruit for us.
Barbara | VinoLuciStyle says
I can SO identify. And I even have the perfect All Clad egg poaching set but still…that’s a lot of little cups to wash out and it just seems easier sometimes to eat…well, Cheerios.
That mayo would work for me in a lot of ways…all of which are making me very hungry right about now…thanks!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
I’ve got the egg poaching part down to a science now, but making a Hollandaise sauce on a morning when I am really hungry (& can’t wait any longer) doesn’t appeal to me.
Amanda says
Love, love, LOVE this! This may be the perfect sandwich 🙂
Tracy says
I seriously love everything about this. What a great lunch!
lo says
This is definitely something I’d make for weekend brunch — perfect timing. If I can find a ripe avocado, this might just have to be tomorrow’s breakfast!
Angie says
This looks so good and simple!
HeatherChristo says
looks delicious! and I am always such an admirer of your gorgeous photography.
Christina @ Sweet Pea's Kitchen says
Seriously everything about this breakfast sounds amazing! I have all the ingredients to make it…I may have to make this tomorrow morning! Yummy! 🙂
Amy | She Wears Many Hats says
This would so hit the spot right now. Perfectly.
Lucy@acookandherbooks says
bookmarked for breakfast. Sounds divine!
Belinda @zomppa says
This is awesome!! Those eggs are simply gorgeous.
claudia lamascolo/aka pegasuslegend says
A perfected way to change a ho hum egg dish to elegant gourmet perfection!
Lauren from Lauren's Latest says
I may need to make this for breakfast tomorrow!
Shaina says
This is a breakfast worth waking up for!
Ang says
I still haven’t poached an egg. This looks incredible. I need some breakfast now!
Kim at Beehive Blog says
WOW! and thanks for the tutorial – this looks amazing and I wanted to do a special brunch next weekend – I think this will be my main course! The blog looks awesome btw! Adding you to my Queen Bee Picks of the Week 🙂
Tickled Red says
Okay I can’t tell a lie I’m not a fan of poached eggs or sunny side up one’s either. I wish that I did after looking at your photo though. However I am going to have to make jars of the chipotle mayo for my surfer. He’ll love it!!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Red, this would be just as good with scrambled eggs. As long as you have bacon, avocado and chipotle mayo, you’ll be golden.
marla says
Dara, this is such a great idea! Even though hollandaise is easy, it does take some patience and attention. The chipotle mayo is a perfect spread with these eggs. Must try this weeknend. xo
egb says
Beautiful pics. They are making me hungry! I might have to go make some!
RJ Flamingo says
You said the secret word: Chipotle! How could I resist?
The Manly Housewife says
Yum! love the chipotle mayo. I just may have to kick my breakfast up a notch this morning…
Robyn | Add a Pinch says
These looks so delicious, Dara. LOVE your new site. It is just gorgeous!!!
Georgia Pellegrini says
Chipotle mayonnaise is wonderful. Egg, avocado and bacon is such a winning combination.
Elizabeth says
Yum! What a great idea–this looks so delicious.
I Heart Salt Lake says
Yum! I haven’t ever poached an egg… I think I am going to have to try now.
Lora @cakeduchess says
Hi Dara-Love the new look of your blog! Gorgeous. This is a delicious way to eat eggs. I never paired my poached eggs w/avocados and chipotle mayo…I can’t wait to try it:)
Grace says
Eggs Benedict for me every time we go out for breakfast – my absolute favourite breakfast treat. I can’t wait to try this Dara, in fact, I will probably try this morning if I can sweet talk my daughter to running out to the market for avocado. Thanks!
Kimiko says
Thank you for this simple recipe! I literally turned on the computer this morning, saw this recipe, and went straight to the kitchen to make it..and I’m enjoying it now! 🙂
This is the first time I’ve seen your blog…I got here from BrownEyedBaker’s mention of your Irish Cream Cheesecake Brownies. I’ll have to try those when I have the ingredients…they sound amazing!
Gourmantine says
Love the chipotle! I like to sweeten up life for breakfast but it looks like a treat for lunch!
Kristi Rimkus says
I’m always looking for lovely egg recipes. Eggs are perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner, aren’t they? I would never have thought to make a chipotle sauce. Wonderful!
Kristi
Mimi Avocado says
Nothing better than bacon paired with avocados! We will be trying this recipe for sure. Chipotle mayonnaise will be delicious! We are a family farm. Visit us at http://www.CaliforniaAvocadosDirect.com
Lea Ann says
What a fabulous little creation….which will be on my breakfast table tomorrow a.m.
A Canadian Foodie says
I like what you are doing very much with your recipes. So thoughtful to build upon your basic lessons and then create a simple, yet complex – easy to make, yet only you would think to create – recipes like this. YUM. The chipotle may is so brilliant. I am sure the lime juice makes it sparkle. This is the take away jewel for me, here, today. When I open a can, I separate the peppers with a little sauce and wrap them individually and freeze them. I love the flavour, but find the older I get, the less I can tolerate the heat! (rats!).
Thanks for the inspiration and the gorgeous plating!
🙂
Valerie
Kelly@TheMeaningofPie says
This is my kind of meal. It looks wonderful. There is a lot going on under that egg. Count me in!
Katie says
Poached eggs are my favorite! That combination sounds great.
MaxKalifornia says
I will be making this tomorrow; thx for the recipe!
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says
Oh, my! What a perfect combination. Absolutely must try this. Maybe this afternoon 🙂
Renee says
Fixed this tonight for dinner and boy did we LOVE it. I grilled some tomato slices in garlic olive oil to serve along side and we literally licked our plates. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. This will be served at our first camping trip this summer!
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