Description
This Baked Feta Eggs recipe combines juicy tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, and savory feta cheese baked to perfection with fresh eggs. Enhanced by herbs and spices, it’s a flavorful and wholesome dish perfect for brunch or a light dinner, served best with crusty bread for dipping.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Cheese
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 1 cup chopped baby spinach
Seasonings and Oils
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 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
Eggs and Garnishes
- 4 large eggs
- Optional for topping - chopped fresh basil or fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the vegetables and feta cheese.
- Prepare Dish: If using ramekins or individual oven-safe dishes, divide tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, garlic, and feta cheese evenly into the four. Drizzle one tablespoon of olive oil over each dish. Alternatively, if using a single large baking dish, combine the tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and garlic in the dish and place feta cheese in the center, drizzling olive oil over everything.
- Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes. This spice blend will add depth and flavor to the dish.
- Season Vegetables: Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the feta and vegetables in each dish or across the single baking dish for individual servings.
- Bake Initial Mix: Place ramekins on a baking sheet, or directly place the large baking dish in the oven, and bake for 25 minutes. This allows the vegetables and feta to soften and the flavors to meld.
- Incorporate Spinach: Remove the dishes from the oven and stir everything together so the feta cheese is evenly distributed among the vegetables. Add the chopped baby spinach and mix it in thoroughly.
- Add Eggs: Make a small well or four wells in the vegetable mixture depending on your dish setup, then crack one large egg into each well.
- Final Bake: Return the dishes to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and yolks reach your preferred doneness.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and top with optional chopped fresh basil or chives. Serve hot with crusty baguette, toast, or pita bread for dipping into the delicious baked egg and feta mixture.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs like basil or chives as toppings for added freshness and a burst of flavor.
- If you prefer runnier yolks, reduce the final bake time slightly.
- Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Use oven-safe ramekins or dishes to safely bake individual servings.
- This dish pairs beautifully with a crusty baguette, toast, or pita to enjoy every bit of the savory sauce.
