Description
This wholesome and flavorful Baked Feta Eggs recipe combines juicy cherry tomatoes, vibrant bell peppers, and creamy feta cheese baked to perfection with eggs nestled on top. It’s a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish perfect for breakfast or brunch, served with fresh herbs and crusty bread for dipping.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup chopped baby spinach
Dairy & Eggs
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 4 large eggs
Oils & Spices
- 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
Optional Toppings
- Chopped fresh basil or fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the vegetables and eggs.
- Prepare Vegetables and Feta: If using individual ramekins, divide tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, minced garlic, and feta cheese evenly among 4 oven-safe dishes, drizzling each with a tablespoon of olive oil. For a single large dish, mix the tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and garlic, placing the feta in the center and drizzling olive oil on top.
- Mix Spices: Combine dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl, then sprinkle this spice blend evenly over the feta and vegetables in each dish.
- Bake Vegetables and Feta: Place ramekins on a baking sheet (or the baking dish directly) in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, allowing the veggies to soften and the feta to melt slightly.
- Stir and Add Spinach: Remove from oven and stir the contents so the feta is evenly incorporated with the veggies, then mix in the chopped baby spinach until well combined.
- Add Eggs: Create a small well in the center of each ramekin or four wells if using one baking dish. Crack one egg into each well carefully to keep the yolk intact.
- Bake Eggs: Return the dishes to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the egg whites are set but yolks remain soft and runny.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with optional fresh basil or chives, and serve the baked feta eggs alongside crusty baguette, toast, or pita for dipping and enjoying the flavorful sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs like basil or chives for a burst of freshness and color.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to control the heat level to your taste.
- If you prefer firmer egg yolks, bake for an additional few minutes, checking frequently.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor, as reheating may alter the creaminess of the feta and eggs.
- This recipe can be doubled easily by using larger baking dishes or more ramekins.
