Baked Feta Eggs
Baked Feta Eggs is a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish that transforms your breakfast or brunch into a flavorful experience. Creamy feta cheese melds beautifully with fresh eggs and sweet cherry tomatoes, creating a visually stunning meal that’s easy to prepare. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying during a leisurely weekend, this dish offers rich flavors and cozy aromas that will elevate your morning routine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g feta cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 150g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Drizzle olive oil in a baking dish and arrange halved cherry tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Crumble feta cheese over the tomatoes and drizzle with additional olive oil.
- Crack eggs on top of the feta and tomatoes; season with salt, pepper, and chopped herbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny.
- Serve warm, ideally with crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor. Substitute feta with goat cheese for a different taste profile. This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.