Description
Baked Feta Eggs is a vibrant and flavorful brunch recipe that combines roasted vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and perfectly baked eggs. This easy-to-make dish is packed with fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, spinach, and aromatic herbs, making it a nutritious and delicious option for breakfast or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
- 1 medium Red Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 cups Chopped Baby Spinach
Dairy and Eggs
- 8 ounces Feta Cheese
- 4 large Eggs
Oils and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Basil or Chives
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the vegetables and cheese.
- Prepare Ingredients in Ramekins: Divide the cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, garlic, and feta cheese evenly into individual ramekins. Drizzle each with olive oil to enhance roasting and flavor.
- Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes. This mixture will season the vegetables and cheese.
- First Bake: Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the ingredients in the ramekins and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes to allow vegetables and feta to soften and roast.
- Add Spinach and Eggs: Remove ramekins from the oven, gently stir the mixture to blend flavors, and add chopped baby spinach evenly into each. Create a small well in each ramekin’s mixture and carefully crack one egg into each well.
- Second Bake: Return the ramekins to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny or cooked to your preference.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with freshly chopped basil or chives to add brightness, and serve the baked feta eggs warm for a delightful brunch experience.
Notes
- Use fresh cherry or grape tomatoes to ensure optimal sweetness and flavor.
- Bell pepper color can be substituted with yellow or green based on availability or preference.
- You can replace feta cheese with goat cheese for a milder taste.
- If you don’t have fresh garlic, use 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder per clove.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spice level according to your taste.
- Fresh herbs like basil or chives add a fresh finish but can be omitted if unavailable.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute feta with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- This recipe is best baked in individual ramekins but can also be prepared in a medium-sized baking dish.
