Description
Baked Feta Eggs is a savory Mediterranean-inspired breakfast or brunch dish that combines creamy feta cheese, juicy tomatoes, and hearty spinach with perfectly baked eggs. Full of flavor and perfect for dipping with crusty bread, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Base:
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 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 (optional)
- For the Eggs:
- 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
- 4 large eggs
- Optional Toppings:
- Chopped fresh basil or chives
Instructions
- Prep the Oven and Ingredients:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Choose your baking dish:- For individual servings, use four ramekins (10-ounce capacity).
- For one large dish, use an 8×8 or 9×11-inch baking pan.
- Assemble the Base:
- Individual Ramekins: Divide the tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, garlic, and feta cheese among the four ramekins. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each dish.
- Large Dish: Combine the tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and garlic in the dish, placing the feta cheese in the center. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over everything.
- Add Seasonings and Bake:
In a small bowl, mix the dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the feta and vegetables.
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet (for easy handling) or place the large dish directly in the oven. Bake for 25 minutes, until the veggies soften and the feta begins to melt. - Stir in Spinach and Add Eggs:
Remove from the oven and stir to mix the feta and vegetables evenly.
Add the chopped spinach and stir until combined. Create wells in the center of each ramekin or four wells in the large dish. Crack an egg into each well. - Bake the Eggs:
Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the eggs are set but slightly runny in the center. - Garnish and Serve:
Top with fresh basil or chives if desired. Serve hot with crusty baguette, toast, or pita for dipping.
Notes
- For a richer dish, you can add extra feta or swap the feta for a creamier cheese like ricotta or goat cheese.
- If you like your eggs more cooked, bake them for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin or 1/4 of the large dish
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 200mg