Description
Mediterranean Baked Feta Eggs are a delightful dish featuring baked eggs nestled in a savory mixture of feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, this recipe is not only easy to make but also packed with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
4 large eggs
½ cup feta cheese crumbled
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small red onion finely chopped
1 garlic clove minced
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
½ teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Crusty bread or pita for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese on top of the tomato mixture.
- Make four small wells in the mixture and crack an egg into each well.
- Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes over the eggs if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the eggs are set to your liking.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving. Enjoy with crusty bread or pita.
Notes
For a creamier texture, add a splash of cream to the eggs before baking. Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 eggs
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Baked Feta Eggs, baked eggs, feta cheese, breakfast, brunch, Mediterranean recipe