Description
Baked Feta Eggs is a savory and colorful dish featuring roasted cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and creamy feta cheese, baked with fresh spinach and topped with eggs cooked to perfection. This comforting recipe is perfect for breakfast or brunch, offering a delightful Mediterranean-inspired flavor with a spicy kick from red pepper flakes and aromatic herbs.
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 baby spinach, chopped
Spices & Herbs
- 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: chopped fresh basil or fresh chives for topping
Other Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting the vegetables and feta.
- Prepare Individual Dishes (Optional): If using ramekins or individual serving dishes, divide the tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, garlic, and feta cheese evenly among 4 oven-safe dishes. Drizzle each with a tablespoon of olive oil.
- Prepare Large Baking Dish (Alternative): If using one large baking dish, combine tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and garlic in the dish, then place the feta cheese block in the center. Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and feta.
- Mix Spices: In a small bowl, combine dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to blend the flavors.
- Season Dishes: Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the feta and vegetable mixture, ensuring even coverage whether using individual dishes or a large one.
- Bake Vegetables and Feta: Place ramekins on a baking sheet or the large dish directly in the oven. Bake for 25 minutes to soften vegetables and slightly melt the feta.
- Combine and Add Spinach: Remove from the oven and stir the vegetables and feta to combine uniformly. Add chopped spinach and mix until evenly distributed.
- Create Wells for Eggs: In each ramekin or in the large dish, make wells in the mixture and carefully crack one egg into each well.
- Bake Eggs: Return the dishes to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the eggs are set to your preferred doneness.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Remove from oven and top with optional chopped fresh basil or chives for added freshness and color.
- Serve: Serve warm alongside crusty baguette, toast, or pita bread for dipping into the delicious baked mixture.
Notes
- You can use either individual ramekins for personalized servings or a single large baking dish for a family-style presentation.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spiciness or omit if you prefer a milder dish.
- Make sure to use oven-safe dishes when baking the eggs directly in the ramekins or baking dish.
- Spinach can be substituted with other leafy greens such as kale or arugula if desired.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor; leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated.
- Optional fresh herbs like basil or chives add a bright finishing touch but can be omitted if unavailable.
