Baked Feta Eggs Recipe

Introduction

Baked Feta Eggs is a vibrant and flavorful dish combining roasted tomatoes, peppers, and creamy feta cheese, topped with perfectly baked eggs. It’s a simple yet impressive recipe that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch when you want something both comforting and fresh.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 small red onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces feta cheese
• 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
• 1 cup chopped baby spinach
• 4 large eggs
• Optional: chopped fresh basil or fresh chives for topping

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Step 2: If using individual ramekins or dishes, divide the tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, garlic, and feta cheese evenly among four oven-safe containers. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each. If using one large baking dish, combine the tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and garlic in the dish and place the feta in the center. Drizzle olive oil over everything.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix together the dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle this spice blend evenly over the feta and vegetables.
4. Step 4: Place ramekins on a baking sheet or put the large baking dish directly in the oven. Bake for 25 minutes until the veggies are softened and the feta begins to melt.
5. Step 5: Remove from the oven and stir everything gently to combine the melted feta with the vegetables. Add the chopped baby spinach and stir until wilted and mixed through.
6. Step 6: Make a small well in the center of each ramekin or four wells in the large dish. Crack one egg into each well.
7. Step 7: Return the dishes to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your desired doneness.
8. Step 8: Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil or chives if using, and serve warm with crusty baguette, toast, or pita for dipping.

Tips & Variations

• For a creamier texture, add a splash of cream or a dollop of ricotta before baking the eggs.
• Swap baby spinach for kale or arugula depending on your preference.
• Adjust the red pepper flakes to control the heat level or omit them for a milder dish.
• Try adding olives or sun-dried tomatoes for extra tangy flavor.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a low oven or microwave until warmed through. Note that eggs may become a bit firmer upon reheating, so enjoy fresh for the best texture.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare this dish in advance?

You can assemble the vegetables, spices, and feta ahead of time and refrigerate for up to a day, then add the spinach and eggs just before baking to maintain freshness.

What can I use if I don’t have feta cheese?

Goat cheese, ricotta, or even a firm mozzarella can be good substitutes, though they will alter the flavor and texture slightly.

Baked Feta Eggs Recipe

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Baked Feta Eggs is a vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired breakfast or brunch dish featuring roasted cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onions, garlic, and creamy baked feta cheese. Topped with fresh spinach and baked eggs, this easy one-pan meal is perfectly seasoned with oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. It’s deliciously served with crusty bread for dipping.

• Author: Elias
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Breakfast
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Vegetables & Cheese

• 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 small red onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces feta cheese
• 1 cup chopped baby spinach

Seasonings & Oil

• 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

Other

• 4 large eggs
• Optional: chopped fresh basil or fresh chives for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F to prepare for baking the vegetables, cheese, and eggs.
2. Prepare Vegetables and Cheese: If using individual ramekins, evenly distribute tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and feta cheese among 4 oven-safe dishes and drizzle each with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Alternatively, if using one large baking dish, combine all the vegetables and garlic in the dish and nestle the feta cheese in the center. Drizzle olive oil evenly over everything.
3. Mix Spices: In a small bowl, combine dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle this spice mixture over the feta and vegetables, ensuring it is evenly distributed across all dishes.
4. Bake the Vegetables and Feta: Place the ramekins on a baking sheet or put the large baking dish directly into the oven. Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes until the vegetables soften and the feta softens and begins to meld with the veggies.
5. Incorporate Spinach: Remove the dishes from the oven and stir well to mix the baked feta evenly among the vegetables. Then fold in the chopped baby spinach until fully combined.
6. Add the Eggs: Create a small well or indentation in the middle of each ramekin or four wells in the large dish. Carefully crack one egg into each well.
7. Bake the Eggs: Return the dishes to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the eggs are set to your liking (with slightly runny or fully cooked yolks depending on preference).
8. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and optionally top with freshly chopped basil or chives. Serve immediately with crusty baguette, toast, or pita bread for dipping into the flavorful baked mixture.

Notes

• If you prefer runny yolks, watch the eggs closely during the last bake and remove them a bit earlier.
• Feel free to add other herbs like thyme or rosemary for variation.
• This dish can be prepared in advance up to the point before adding the eggs, then baked fresh when ready to serve.
• Using a cast iron skillet or ceramic baking dish works well if ramekins are unavailable.

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