Description
Baked Feta Eggs is a creamy and flavorful dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. It combines the rich tang of baked feta cheese with perfectly cooked eggs, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs, creating a comforting yet sophisticated meal that’s quick to prepare and sure to impress guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 block of good-quality Feta Cheese (about 200g)
- 4 large Fresh Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Herbs (such as thyme or oregano), chopped
- 1 clove Garlic or 1 small Shallot, finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure even baking of the feta cheese and eggs without overcooking.
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Drizzle olive oil evenly in a small oven-safe dish to prevent sticking and add subtle richness.
- Add the Feta and Tomatoes: Place the block of feta in the center of the dish and scatter the cherry tomatoes around it. Drizzle additional olive oil over the feta and tomatoes for roasting.
- Bake the Feta and Tomatoes: Bake for about 15 minutes until the feta softens and the tomatoes blister, developing a sweet, roasted flavor.
- Add the Eggs: Remove the dish from the oven and carefully crack the eggs around the feta block. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs, then return to the oven.
- Bake Until Eggs are Set: Bake for another 7 to 10 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks reach your preferred consistency, ideally runny for 7-9 minutes.
- Serve Warm: Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and extra herbs. Serve immediately with crusty bread or your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality feta for creamier texture and richer flavor.
- Monitor baking time closely to avoid overcooking the eggs and maintain runny yolks if desired.
- Use a small ceramic or cast-iron oven-safe dish for even heat distribution.
- Experiment with different herbs such as thyme, oregano, rosemary, dill, basil, or parsley for varied aromas.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture—cheese should be melty and eggs fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg