Description
Baked Feta Eggs is a delicious Mediterranean-inspired breakfast or brunch dish featuring juicy roasted cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and garlic combined with creamy baked feta cheese. Topped with fresh spinach and baked eggs, this savory casserole pairs perfectly with crusty bread for a nutritious and flavorful meal that serves four.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Cheese
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 1 cup chopped baby spinach
Seasonings and Oils
- 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 and Optional Toppings
- 4 large eggs
- Optional for topping: chopped fresh basil or fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the vegetables, feta, and eggs.
- Prepare individual servings or large dish: If using ramekins, divide the tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, garlic, and feta evenly among 4 oven-safe dishes and drizzle one tablespoon of olive oil on each. For one large dish, combine the tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and garlic, placing the feta in the center and drizzling olive oil over the entire mixture.
- Mix the seasoning: In a small bowl, combine dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle this spice blend evenly over the feta and vegetables in all dishes.
- Bake the vegetables and feta: Place ramekins on a baking sheet or put the large baking dish directly in the oven. Bake for 25 minutes until vegetables are tender and feta begins to soften.
- Stir in spinach: Remove the dishes from the oven and mix the ingredients carefully, blending the feta with the roasted vegetables. Add the chopped baby spinach and stir until combined.
- Add the eggs: Create a well or multiple wells in the mixture and crack one large egg into each well.
- Final bake for eggs: Return the dish or individual ramekins to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and yolks reach your desired doneness.
- Garnish and serve: Top with fresh herbs like chopped basil or chives if desired. Serve warm with crusty baguette, toast, or pita for dipping.
Notes
- Use oven-safe ramekins or a single baking dish depending on your serving preference.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes for milder or spicier heat levels.
- Fresh herbs like basil or chives add a bright, fresh flavor but are optional.
- Cooking time for eggs may vary depending on oven and preference for yolk firmness.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
