Description
Baked Feta Eggs is a delicious Mediterranean-inspired breakfast dish featuring creamy crumbled feta cheese baked with garlic and herbs, topped with perfectly baked eggs. Served with toasted bread or pita, it offers a flavorful, high-protein start to your day with a touch of spice and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme
- 2–4 large eggs
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
- Toasted bread or pita, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the feta and eggs.
- Prepare the feta base: Drizzle olive oil into a small oven-safe skillet or baking dish. Add the crumbled feta cheese, then sprinkle with minced garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), and dried oregano or thyme.
- Bake the feta: Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 5–7 minutes until the feta cheese is warm and starts to soften but has not completely melted.
- Add the eggs: Carefully crack the eggs over the baked feta, spacing them evenly across the dish. Season with salt and black pepper according to your taste.
- Bake the eggs: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 8–12 minutes. Bake longer for fully set yolks or less time for runnier yolks.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the dish from oven, garnish with fresh parsley or basil, and serve immediately with toasted bread or pita for dipping.
Notes
- Add chopped tomatoes or spinach before baking for extra flavor and a pop of color.
- This recipe can be made in individual ramekins to serve single portions conveniently.
- Adjust the amount of olive oil or herbs to your preference.
- Using a small oven-safe skillet ensures even cooking and easy transfer in and out of the oven.
