Description
Enjoy a flavorful and easy brunch with Flavorful Baked Feta Eggs, featuring creamy feta cheese, fresh eggs, and vibrant cherry tomatoes baked to perfection. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is perfect for a quick yet elegant meal, served alongside crusty bread or toasted baguette slices.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 100g block of feta cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Crusty bread or toasted baguette slices, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the eggs and feta perfectly.
- Prepare baking dish: Drizzle olive oil into a small oven-safe baking dish or skillet and spread the minced garlic evenly to infuse flavor throughout the dish.
- Arrange feta and tomatoes: Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the dish and scatter the halved cherry tomatoes evenly around the cheese.
- Season: Sprinkle dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and freshly ground black pepper over the feta and tomatoes to enhance the dish’s Mediterranean flavor profile.
- Add eggs: Carefully crack the 4 eggs around the feta and tomatoes, keeping the yolks intact for a luscious texture once baked.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain slightly runny for a perfect bite.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top, and serve immediately with crusty bread or toasted baguette slices to scoop up the delicious baked eggs and feta mixture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a handful of baby spinach or fresh thyme before baking.
- Swap cherry tomatoes with sun-dried tomatoes for a richer, more intense taste.
- If you prefer firmer yolks, extend baking time by a few minutes but watch closely to avoid overcooking.
- Pairs wonderfully with a light salad for a complete and satisfying brunch experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
