Description
This irresistibly delicious baked feta eggs recipe is perfect for a cozy brunch, combining juicy roasted tomatoes, bell peppers, and savory feta cheese with perfectly baked eggs. Topped with fresh herbs, it’s a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
Dairy
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 large eggs
Oils & Seasonings
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin is best)
- 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
Garnish
- Fresh basil or chives, optional (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the vegetables and feta.
- Prepare Vegetables: In a large baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, and minced garlic, spreading them evenly for roasting.
- Add Feta Cheese: Nestle the crumbled feta cheese in the center of the vegetable mixture to allow it to melt during baking.
- Drizzle Olive Oil: Pour the extra virgin olive oil evenly over the vegetables and feta for flavor and moisture.
- Season: In a small bowl, mix together dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, then sprinkle the seasoning blend over the entire dish.
- Bake Vegetables and Feta: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the feta cheese has browned slightly.
- Combine and Add Spinach: Remove the dish from the oven and gently stir to combine the ingredients. Add the chopped baby spinach and distribute it evenly over the mixture.
- Create Egg Wells: Using a spoon, make four wells in the vegetable and cheese mixture and carefully crack one egg into each well.
- Bake Eggs: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the egg whites are fully set but yolks remain slightly runny or cooked to your preferred doneness.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil or chives if desired, and serve warm with crusty bread for a delicious brunch experience.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to taste.
- Use fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary in place of dried herbs for a different flavor profile.
- If you prefer firmer yolks, extend the final baking time by a few minutes.
- This dish pairs perfectly with toasted baguette or sourdough bread.
- Leftovers can be reheated gently in the oven or microwave but are best enjoyed fresh.
