If you love Eggs Benedict, you will love this poached egg on toast 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.
How to make poached egg on toast
The chipotle mayonnaise
In a medium bowl, stir to combine mayonnaise, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce and lime juice.
Make the rest
Toast bread until golden brown. Spread 1 tablespoon chipotle mayonnaise on each piece of toast. Top each with 2 slices avocado and ½ 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.
Printable Recipe
Poached Egg on Toast with Chipotle Mayonnaise
Ingredients
Chipotle mayonnaise
- ¼ cup light mayonnaise
- ½ chipotle pepper (from can with adobo sauce)
- ½ teaspoon adobo sauce (from chipotle pepper can)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
The rest
- 4 slices crusty bread such as sourdough or Italian
- ½ Hass avocado cut into 8 slices
- 2 cooked bacon slices
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
Instructions
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 ½ 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.
- Place one poached egg on top of each piece of toast. Garnish with cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
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RJ Flamingo
You said the secret word: Chipotle! How could I resist?
egb
Beautiful pics. They are making me hungry! I might have to go make some!
marla
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
Tickled Red
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)
Red, this would be just as good with scrambled eggs. As long as you have bacon, avocado and chipotle mayo, you'll be golden.
Kim at Beehive Blog
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 🙂
Ang
I still haven't poached an egg. This looks incredible. I need some breakfast now!
Shaina
This is a breakfast worth waking up for!
Lauren from Lauren's Latest
I may need to make this for breakfast tomorrow!
claudia lamascolo/aka pegasuslegend
A perfected way to change a ho hum egg dish to elegant gourmet perfection!
Belinda @zomppa
This is awesome!! Those eggs are simply gorgeous.