Creamy Avocado & Smoked Salmon Bake (High-Fat Keto Breakfast)

Backstory: I developed this when I wanted a break from bacon-and-eggs while keeping the meal rich, simple, and full of satisfying fats. Smoked salmon adds savory depth while avocado and cream make it silky and filling.

Ingredients (serves 1–2)

• 2 ripe avocados (halved, pits removed)
• 4 oz (115 g) smoked salmon, torn or sliced
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp heavy cream or double cream
• 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or melted butter
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried dill)
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Pinch smoked paprika or cayenne (optional)
• 1 tbsp chopped chives or green onions for garnish
• Optional: 1 tbsp capers, drained

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil a small baking dish or rimmed sheet.
2. Scoop a bit more avocado from each half to enlarge the well so an egg will fit comfortably. Reserve extra avocado for a garnish or mash into cream cheese if desired.
3. Place avocado halves cut side up in the prepared dish so they sit stable. If they wobble, nestle them in a bed of crumpled foil.
4. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with heavy cream, Dijon (if using), lemon zest, dill, salt and pepper.
5. Spoon a thin layer (~1/2 tbsp) of cream cheese into each avocado well, then arrange smoked salmon pieces around and over the avocados.
6. Carefully pour or spoon the egg mixture into each avocado well—fill but avoid overflow. Sprinkle smoked paprika or cayenne if you like heat.
7. Bake 12–18 minutes, until egg whites are set but yolks still slightly soft (longer if you prefer firmer yolks). Cooking time depends on avocado size and oven—check at 12 minutes.
8. Remove, drizzle with olive oil or melted butter, scatter capers (if using) and chives, adjust seasoning, and serve warm.

Flavor profile

• Rich and creamy from avocado, cream and cream cheese; smoky-salty notes from smoked salmon; bright lemon-dill finish balances the fat.

Keto-Friendly explanation

• High in healthy fats (avocado, heavy cream, olive oil, salmon), moderate protein, and minimal carbs—keeps you in ketosis while delivering sustained energy.

A solid keto meal worth sharing. Publish it so the keto community can enjoy it too.