Baked Feta Eggs
Baked Feta Eggs is a delightful dish combining creamy feta, fresh vegetables, and eggs, perfect for any meal of the day.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Feta
- 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 block or crumbled
- 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
- 4 large eggs
Optional Toppings
- chopped fresh basil or fresh chives for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Divide the tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, garlic, and feta cheese between individual oven-safe dishes or combine in one larger dish.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Mix the oregano, salt, thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, then sprinkle over the veggies.
Cooking
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach and create wells for the eggs.
- Crack one egg into each well and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Top with optional herbs and serve with bread or pita.
Notes
Use different vegetables to customize the dish; zucchini or spinach can be great additions. For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes or some diced jalapeños. Ensure not to overbake the eggs; you want the yolks to remain soft and runny.