Description
Baked Feta Eggs is a delicious and hearty Mediterranean-inspired breakfast or brunch dish that combines roasted cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and garlic with a creamy block of feta cheese, all baked together and topped with tender spinach and runny baked eggs. This vibrant and flavorful recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, offering a nutritious and satisfying meal to start your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ small red onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chopped baby spinach
Dairy
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 4 large eggs
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 Garnish
- Chopped fresh basil or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the vegetables and feta cheese.
- Prepare the Base: In an oven-safe dish, combine the cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, and minced garlic. Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the vegetables and drizzle with olive oil evenly over everything.
- Season the Dish: Mix together dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle this seasoning blend evenly over the vegetables and feta to enhance the flavor.
- Bake Vegetables & Feta: Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the feta cheese is softened and slightly golden on top.
- Add Spinach: Remove the dish from the oven and stir the chopped baby spinach into the warm vegetables and feta, allowing it to wilt slightly from the residual heat.
- Add the Eggs: Create four small wells in the mixture and carefully crack an egg into each well, ensuring the yolks remain intact.
- Final Bake: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the egg whites are fully set but the yolks remain runny for a creamy texture.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh basil or chives if desired, and serve warm alongside crusty bread for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a firmer yolk, bake the eggs for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve with crusty bread or pita to soak up the delicious juices.
- You can substitute baby spinach with kale or arugula if preferred.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for desired spiciness.
