Description
Baked Feta Eggs is a simple and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired breakfast dish featuring eggs baked over a bed of tangy crumbled feta cheese, seasoned with garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. This dish is perfect for a quick, nutritious start to your day and is easily customizable with fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, or spinach to enhance the taste and presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Seasonings and Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Add-ins and Garnish
- Cherry tomatoes or spinach for added flavor (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the eggs.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a small oven-safe dish or skillet with olive oil to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.
- Add Feta and Seasonings: Spread the crumbled feta cheese evenly across the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle minced garlic, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, and a pinch of black pepper evenly over the cheese. If using, scatter cherry tomatoes or spinach on top for extra flavor and texture.
- Add Eggs: Carefully crack the eggs over the cheese mixture, spacing them apart to allow even cooking.
- Drizzle Oil and Bake: Drizzle a little more olive oil over the eggs and seasonings. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the egg whites are fully set and the yolks are cooked to your preferred consistency.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from oven and season with a pinch of salt. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or basil for brightness. Serve hot with crusty bread or pita for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a spoonful of heavy cream or Greek yogurt on top of the feta before baking.
- Adjust the baking time if you prefer firmer or runnier egg yolks to suit your taste.
- This dish pairs well with avocado slices or on top of toasted bread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
