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Eggs Baked in Avocado
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Eggs Baked in Avocado
Slice the avocados in half and discard the pits. Use a spoon to scoop out a portion of the flesh from the center of each half, leaving a 1/2-inch border of flesh in the skin. Reserve the scooped-out avocado flesh for another use.
PRO TIP Use the largest avocados possible to ensure that a full egg can fit inside!
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Eggs Baked in Avocado
Arrange the avocado halves cut side up in a square baking dish. Sprinkle the cavities with salt and black pepper. Carefully crack an egg into the center of each half and season with additional salt and black pepper.
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Eggs Baked in Avocado
Bake the eggs on middle rack of oven until the whites are set, 15-20 minutes.
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Check to see that eggs are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Eggs Baked in Avocado
Serve immediately.