Description
This Baked Feta Eggs recipe combines savory roasted tomatoes, peppers, and onions with creamy feta cheese and perfectly baked eggs, all infused with fragrant herbs and spices. It’s an easy, flavorful dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, offering a delightful Mediterranean-inspired flavor profile with minimal prep.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chopped baby spinach
Cheese
- 8 ounces feta cheese
Oils and Seasonings
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Eggs
- 4 large eggs
Optional Toppings
- Chopped fresh basil or fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the vegetables and feta.
- Prepare the vegetables: In a baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, minced garlic, and chopped baby spinach. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat evenly.
- Add the feta cheese: Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the vegetable mixture, pressing it down slightly to nestle it among the veggies. Drizzle a little more olive oil over the feta.
- Bake the vegetables and feta: Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and the feta is warmed through and slightly golden on top.
- Crack the eggs: Remove the baking dish from the oven. Carefully crack four eggs evenly spaced around the feta and vegetables.
- Bake with eggs: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the egg whites are cooked and the yolks reach your desired level of doneness.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and sprinkle optional fresh basil or chives on top before serving warm. Enjoy this savory baked feta eggs dish fresh from the oven.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality feta for the best flavor and texture.
- If you prefer runnier egg yolks, reduce the final bake time slightly.
- You can substitute spinach with kale or Swiss chard for variation.
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread or pita for dipping.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying the amount of red pepper flakes according to your taste.
