Description
Greek Baked Feta Eggs offer a Mediterranean breakfast sensation with creamy feta and perfectly baked eggs. Simple ingredients create a luxurious morning meal perfect for weekend brunches or quick weekday indulgences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup (100 g / 3.5 oz) crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Toasted bread or pita, for serving
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and generously coat an ovenproof skillet with olive oil, creating a flavorful foundation for the Mediterranean-inspired dish.
- Layering: Artfully scatter crumbled feta cheese and halved cherry tomatoes across the skillet, then season with oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and freshly ground pepper to build a robust flavor profile.
- Egg Placement: Delicately create small wells in the feta-tomato mixture and gently nestle whole eggs into these pockets, drizzling additional olive oil over the top to enhance richness.
- Baking: Slide the skillet into the preheated oven and allow the ingredients to harmonize for 10-15 minutes, cooking until egg whites set and yolks reach desired doneness.
- Finishing: Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, adding a vibrant burst of color and herbal complexity. Serve immediately alongside warm, crusty bread or soft pita for an indulgent dining experience.
Notes
Customize Egg Doneness: Adjust baking time based on preferred yolk consistency – shorter for runny, longer for firmer eggs.
Prevent Feta Burning: Use room temperature feta and monitor closely to avoid over-browning or drying out cheese during baking.
Boost Flavor Variations: Experiment with different herbs like thyme or za’atar, or add caramelized onions for deeper taste complexity.
Dietary Adaptation: Swap traditional feta with plant-based alternatives for vegan version, ensuring similar creamy texture and tangy profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg