How to Make Avocado Toast: Iconic Avocado Toast Recipe

Avocado toast is what it sounds like: creamy avocado on toasted bread. It may be simple, but the best avocado toast requires a perfect avocado: ripe enough to spread easily, but not brown. Paired with quality toast, a drizzle of good olive oil, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, the avocado really shines.

Take your avocado toast to the next level.

1. 1. Australian-style avocado toast: Since avocado toast likely originated in Australia, why not make your avocado toast Australian-style, with feta cheese or goat cheese and squeeze of lemon juice?
2. 2. Put an egg on it: The two nutritious fats make for a delicious avocado toast, whether you top your avo toast with a crispy fried egg, scrambled eggs, or the perfect poached egg. If you're making avocado toast for a brunch crowd, try soft-boiling the eggs ahead of time.
3. 3. Caprese-inspired avocado toast: For a refreshing take on avocado toast, spread your toast with pesto, then layer with smashed avocado mixture, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, and balsamic vinegar.
4. 4. Guacamole toast: Got leftover guacamole? Use it to make vegan avocado toast. Spread whole-wheat toast with guacamole and top with veggies like cilantro, thinly sliced red onion, pickled jalapeños, lime juice, and a dash of hot sauce.
5. 5. Everything bagel avocado toast: Swap the cream cheese for avocado and top a fresh bagel with avocado, smoked salmon, thinly sliced radishes and scallions, and fresh lemon juice. Garnish with sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning.
6. 6. Garlic avocado toast: For simple avocado toast with an elevated twist, try rubbing a peeled garlic clove on a toasted slice of bread before adding the avocado. For a little something extra, grate some parmesan on top.