Description
Baked Feta Eggs are a savory, creamy breakfast or brunch dish that’s quick and easy to make. It combines tangy feta cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes, and perfectly baked eggs, all brought together with a touch of seasoning. This dish pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a fresh salad.
Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Bread or toast, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
- Grease a medium-sized ovenproof skillet or baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Spread the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the bottom of the dish.
- Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes on top of the feta. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil, and sprinkle with oregano, chili flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Bake the feta and tomatoes in the oven for 10 minutes, until the tomatoes begin to soften.
- Remove the dish from the oven and carefully crack the eggs over the feta and tomatoes, spacing them evenly.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny (bake longer for firmer yolks).
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with crusty bread or toast.
Notes
- Add a handful of spinach or kale to the dish for extra greens.
- Adjust baking time depending on your preferred egg consistency.
- For a Mediterranean twist, add a sprinkle of kalamata olives before baking.