Baked Feta Eggs Recipe
A vibrant and savory baked dish featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, colorful bell pepper, red onion, and creamy feta cheese, topped with perfectly baked eggs and fresh spinach. This Mediterranean-inspired meal is seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, making it a delightful and comforting breakfast or brunch option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ small red onion, diced
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup chopped baby spinach
Dairy
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 4 large eggs
Oils & Seasonings
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Optional garnishes
- Chopped fresh basil or fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the dish evenly.
- Prepare Vegetables and Cheese: If using individual ramekins, distribute the cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, minced garlic, and feta cheese evenly among four oven-safe dishes. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each. For one large dish, combine the tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic, placing the feta cheese in the center; drizzle the olive oil on top.
- Mix Spices: In a small bowl, combine dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle this spice blend evenly over the feta and vegetables in the dishes.
- Bake Veggies and Feta: Place the ramekins on a baking sheet or put the large baking dish directly in the oven. Bake for 25 minutes until the vegetables soften and the feta starts to melt.
- Incorporate Spinach: Remove the dish(es) from the oven and stir the contents so the feta mixes evenly with the veggies. Add the chopped baby spinach and stir until combined.
- Create Wells and Add Eggs: Using a spoon, create a small well in the center of each ramekin, or four wells if using one large dish. Crack one egg into each well carefully.
- Bake Eggs: Return the dishes to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny or cooked to your preference.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with optional chopped fresh basil or chives for an added fresh flavor. Serve warm with crusty baguette, toast, or pita bread for dipping.
Notes
- You can use individual ramekins for personal servings or one large baking dish for a communal meal.
- Adjust baking time if you prefer firmer or softer egg yolks.
- The dish pairs beautifully with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.
- For a spicier kick, increase the red pepper flakes slightly.
- You can substitute baby spinach with kale or arugula if preferred.
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