Do you have a unique food that you crave?
We all probably have those typical cravings for chocolate, or a big, juicy cheeseburger, but do you ever crave something a little unconventional? You know, like a pregnant lady who needs a jar of dill pickles, and needs them STAT? 🙂 Well, that’s how my little love affair with avocados began, and how this Bacon, Egg, and Avocado Breakfast Sandwich came to be.
I never really craved anything in particular when I was pregnant with my son, who is now almost four. I remember eating a lot of cereal, mostly because the milk seemed to help my terrible heartburn, but that’s really about it. Well, and ice cream. I did enjoy my fair share of ice cream. 🙂
But with my daughter who is now almost eight months old, I craved very specific and kinda weird things! I remember when I was about six months pregnant with her, I had the strongest craving for movie theatre popcorn. Nope, the microwave kind just would not do the trick. I needed the perfectly buttery and salty kind that you pay way too much for at the movies. My crazy craving started right around Mother’s Day, so my husband went out and got me a huge bag of popcorn, M&Ms, and a big fountain Coke from the movie theatre as a surprise treat from him and my son. Then he even let me pick out whatever movie I wanted to rent and watch that day, which in itself is a HUGE deal. I picked the new Twilight movie, of course. 😉 Honestly, I think it was the best and sweetest Mother’s Day present ever.
In addition to my popcorn cravings, I also developed a strong desire to eat avocados with nearly every meal. Those cravings seemed to come once we moved here to Hawaii where avocado trees are a common sight. We had only been here a few weeks when I tried a BLT with avocado at a local burger restaurant and was hooked! I now had plenty of ways to eat avocado for lunch and dinner, but I needed it in the a.m. too! So, I decided to make a breakfast version of a BLT and add some avocado to it. And breakfast has been a wonderful reason to get out of bed ever since. 🙂
When it was time for our daughter to start solids, I really wanted to offer her avocado as her first food. It seemed fitting since it was what I craved most when I was pregnant with her, and I just KNEW she was going to love it! I was so wrong, haha! She thought it was pretty unappetizing that first time, but now she’s starting to come around. 🙂
Maybe someday when she can have it combined with bacon, egg, and some cheddar cheese she’ll change her tune for good? I sure hope so, and I hope you love it, too!
Bacon, Egg, and Avocado Breakfast Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 strips of bacon, cooked till crispy
- 1 slice of cheddar cheese
- 1/2 of an avocado
- 1 egg, cooked over easy
- 2 slices of bread,, or a roll sliced in half (I used a Torta roll from Costco)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mash about 1/2 of the avocado with a fork and spread on both slices of bread. This acts as a glue and helps to hold everything together. Slice the remaining avocado into chunks.
- Layer the egg, cheese, and bacon on top of the mashed avocado on one slice of bread. Top with the avocado chunks. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with second slice of bread and enjoy!
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
This looks SO delicious, Ashlyn! I would go to bed early if I knew I had this waiting for me in the morning. Thanks for sharing your stories about your pregnancy cravings. I love hearing stories like that 🙂
Ashlyn says
Thanks so much, Andi! I’m always excited when I know I’m going to have one of these in the morning. 🙂
Katy Blevins says
I hesitated to even click on this post because I knew it was going to make me so hungry. I am officially starving now! This looks delish! My husband makes the best egg sandwiches. I am going to ask him to throw avocado on there next time. Love it!
Ashlyn says
Sounds like a great plan, Katy! Avocados and eggs are a great combo. 🙂
Daniela @ put a bird on it says
You’ve been featured on Link’n Blogs! Come see your feature and link up again. 🙂
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xo
Daniela
Put A Bird On It
Ashlyn says
YAY!! So excited! Thanks girl, I love your linky party!
joann @EuchreFun says
Ashlyn, this looks SO deeelish and has so many of my favorites!! Great being co-host with you on MaMade Blog Hop for April 🙂
Ashlyn says
Thank you, Joann! It’s been such a pleasure to co-host with all of you! Pretty great group of ladies. 🙂
Miz Helen says
Hi Ashlyn,
What a lovely Breakfast Sandwich, perfect for a special brunch. Thank you so much for sharing your special recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Ashlyn says
These would be great for brunch! Thanks for coming by, Miz Helen!
Laura@baking in pyjamas says
I LOVE avocado, I eat it every night with a salad and love it with bacon. This looks delicious, I could eat it right now! Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again this weekend!
Ashlyn says
Avocados are so amazing! I want to eat it every night, too. 🙂 Thanks for hosting such a great party!
Joy @ Yesterfood says
Avocado!! I adore avocado, but especially any sandwich that involves avocado…..and a breakfast sandwich? That’s just genius! Thank you for sharing this with us at Treasure Box Tuesday!! PINNED! ♥
Ashlyn says
Thank you so so much, Joy! Avocado is awesome for breakfast time, isn’t it? 🙂
Corina says
I love avocados too and I find the story about your daughter not liking them really funny as I also have a little daughter who has always completely refused to eat them. Maybe she’ll come round to them eventually too.
Ashlyn says
Maybe they’ll enjoy it once we add a little salt and garlic and give them some tortilla chips to dip?! My four year old saw me feeding her avocado the other day and he said, “I don’t like avocado.” And I said, “Yes you do! You love guacamole and that’s made from avocados.” He looked at me like I had two heads! Haha! Hopefully these girls will change their tune one day!
Mariah says
This looks perfect! I love anything with avocado 🙂
Ashlyn says
Me too, girl! Avocados should be their own food group. 🙂 Have a great Saturday!
Jdigi82 says
my mouth is officially watering 😀 -jess http://www.dreamingofleaving.com
Ashlyn says
Thank you, Jess!
Daniela @ put a bird on it says
Mmmmm this looks so good. Pinning! And that baby pic is SO CUTE!
xo
Daniela
http://iputabirdonit.blogspot.com
Ashlyn says
Thank you, Daniela! 🙂
Cher @ Designs by Studio C says
Looks so incredibly fabulous that I am going to try it for breakfast in the morning! Thank you for sharing!!
Ashlyn says
I hope you love it like I do, Cher! It’s a great way to start the day. Thanks so much for coming by. 🙂
Taralyn says
So yummy! Totally making one of these for breakfast next week – pinned!
Ashlyn says
Hope you enjoy it, Taralyn! And thank you for pinning!
Jess says
This looks divine! Definitely would love this for a weekend breakfast! 🙂
Ashlyn says
It’s definitely good on a Saturday morning! Hope you’re having a great weekend, Jess!
Cindy @ Hun... What's for Dinner? says
I love avocado, so I’m all over this breakfast sandwich! Your little one is so cute 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.
Ashlyn says
Thank you, Cindy! We love avocados around here, too. 🙂
Stephanie says
I love avocado and craved it with my second pregnancy..I think this sounds amazing. Your blog is so nice. I found you on the chef in training talent Tuesday. Thanks for sharing and I will be back to take a look at more..
Ashlyn says
Isn’t it funny the things that you crave when you’re pregnant? 🙂 I’m so glad you stopped by, Stephanie! Have a wonderful week.