Description
Flavorful Baked Feta Eggs combine creamy feta cheese with juicy cherry tomatoes and perfectly baked eggs for an ultimate Mediterranean-inspired brunch treat. This easy-to-make dish is baked to perfection, featuring a delicious balance of savory cheese, fresh herbs, and tender eggs served with crusty bread or toast to soak up the mouthwatering juices.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- A handful fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Crusty bread or toast, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal baking temperature.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Drizzle olive oil into a small oven-safe dish or skillet and spread the minced garlic evenly to infuse flavor into the oil.
- Add Tomatoes and Seasoning: Add cherry tomatoes to the dish, then sprinkle with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to coat the tomatoes evenly with the seasonings and garlic oil.
- Add Feta Cheese: Crumble the feta cheese evenly over the seasoned tomatoes to create a creamy layer.
- Create Wells for Eggs: Make four small wells in the tomato and feta mixture, then carefully crack one egg into each well, ensuring the egg whites and yolks are contained within each division.
- Season Eggs: Lightly season the eggs with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the egg whites are fully set but the yolks remain a little runny for the perfect consistency.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the baked eggs from the oven, sprinkle chopped fresh basil on top for freshness, and let sit for one minute before serving. Serve warm with crusty bread or toast to scoop up the flavorful juices.
Notes
- Add a splash of lemon juice or sprinkle smoked paprika before baking for a flavor twist.
- Substitute cherry tomatoes with sun-dried tomatoes or add spinach leaves for extra greens.
- For firmer yolks, bake a few minutes longer to your preferred doneness.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a light green salad or sliced avocado.
- To keep gluten-free, omit the bread or serve with gluten-free bread options.
