Description
This Baked Feta Eggs recipe combines the rich, tangy flavors of feta cheese with perfectly baked eggs for a delicious and satisfying breakfast or brunch dish. Serve with warm crusty bread or pita for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Feta Eggs:
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2–4 large eggs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley or basil (for garnish)
- Warm crusty bread or pita (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the feta mixture: In a small oven-safe baking dish or skillet, combine feta cheese, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Bake for 5–7 minutes.
- Add the eggs: Crack the eggs over the feta mixture, season with salt and pepper, and bake for another 8–12 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot with bread for dipping.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, mix feta with cream cheese.
- Enhance with cherry tomatoes or spinach for added flavor and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 eggs with feta
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
