Description
Baked Feta Eggs is a flavorful and comforting dish combining roasted cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and feta cheese, topped with fresh spinach and baked eggs. This Mediterranean-inspired breakfast or brunch recipe delivers a perfect balance of creamy feta, sweet roasted vegetables, and runny eggs, finished with aromatic herbs for a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ small red onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chopped baby spinach
Dairy
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 4 large eggs
Oils & Seasonings
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Optional Garnish
- Chopped fresh basil or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the vegetables and feta.
- Prepare the Base: In an oven-safe dish, combine cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, and minced garlic. Place the block of feta cheese in the center and drizzle all with olive oil.
- Season the Dish: In a small bowl, mix dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle this seasoning blend evenly over the vegetables and feta in the dish.
- Bake Vegetables & Feta: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 25 minutes until the vegetables become tender and the feta softens and slightly melts.
- Add Spinach: Remove the dish from the oven and gently stir in the chopped baby spinach, allowing it to wilt slightly from the residual heat.
- Add the Eggs: Create four small wells in the vegetable and feta mixture and carefully crack one large egg into each well.
- Final Bake: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny, adjusting baking time if you prefer firmer yolks.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh basil or chives if using, and serve warm alongside crusty bread for a complete meal.
Notes
- To make the yolks less runny, bake for a few minutes longer in the final step.
- Use an oven-safe skillet or baking dish suitable for high temperatures.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices.
- Fresh herbs can be substituted or omitted based on preference.
- For a vegan alternative, omit the feta and eggs, or use plant-based substitutes.
