Description
Baked Feta Eggs is a flavorful and wholesome breakfast or brunch dish featuring cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onions, and creamy feta cheese baked together with aromatic herbs. Finished with fresh baby spinach and eggs baked to perfection, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe offers a delicious combination of savory and fresh flavors ideal for a cozy morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 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
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 4 large eggs
Oils and Seasonings
- 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 the Oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare it for baking the dish.
- Prepare Individual Servings (Optional): If using ramekins or separate oven-safe dishes, divide the tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, garlic, and feta evenly among the four dishes. Drizzle each with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Prepare a Single Dish (Alternative): If using one large baking dish, combine the tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and garlic inside. Place the feta cheese in the center and drizzle the olive oil all over the vegetables and cheese.
- Mix the Herbs and Spices: In a small bowl, combine dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, mixing well.
- Season the Dish: Sprinkle the combined spice blend evenly over the feta and vegetables, either dividing between individual dishes or spreading over the single large dish.
- Bake the Vegetables and Feta: Place the ramekins on a baking sheet or place the large dish directly in the oven. Bake for 25 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the feta to soften.
- Stir in Spinach: After baking, remove the dish(es) from the oven and stir the contents to mix the melted feta and roasted vegetables evenly. Then fold in the chopped baby spinach until combined.
- Create Wells for the Eggs: Make a small well in the center of each ramekin or four wells if using one large dish. Crack an egg into each well carefully.
- Bake with the Eggs: Return the dish(es) to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your desired doneness.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Once baked, sprinkle with optional chopped fresh basil or fresh chives for added color and flavor.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately with crusty baguette, toast, or pita bread for dipping and scooping the delicious baked egg and feta mixture.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Use oven-safe ramekins for individual servings to speed up baking time and create beautiful presentation.
- You can swap baby spinach with kale or arugula depending on your preference.
- Adjust baking time according to how runny or firm you like your eggs.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and gently reheated in the oven.
