Description
Baked feta eggs deliver Mediterranean magic straight to breakfast tables with creamy, herb-infused elegance. Rich with tangy cheese and golden yolks, this simple dish promises pure morning comfort you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 1 block feta cheese
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Garnish:
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and position a rack in the center, ensuring even heat distribution for optimal cooking.
- Select a ceramic or cast-iron skillet that can transition from stovetop to oven, creating a rustic presentation vessel for the dish.
- Drizzle olive oil across the bottom of the skillet, coating the surface with a generous layer to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.
- Place the entire block of feta cheese in the center of the skillet, positioning it as the focal point of the preparation.
- Scatter halved cherry tomatoes around the feta, creating a vibrant and colorful arrangement that will caramelize during baking.
- Sprinkle dried oregano, salt, and black pepper evenly over the cheese and tomatoes, ensuring a balanced distribution of seasonings.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 10-12 minutes, allowing the feta to soften and the tomatoes to blister slightly.
- Carefully remove the skillet and create four small wells around the feta, strategically positioning them for egg placement.
- Crack eggs directly into these wells, maintaining their individual integrity and ensuring even cooking.
- Return the skillet to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until egg whites are set but yolks remain gloriously runny.
- Remove from oven and immediately garnish with freshly torn basil leaves and finely chopped parsley, adding a burst of fresh herbaceous flavor.
- Serve directly from the skillet while hot, encouraging guests to break the creamy yolks and mix with the melted feta and roasted tomatoes.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like goat cheese or halloumi for unique flavor profiles and textures.
- Adjust cooking time for egg doneness based on personal preference, keeping in mind yolk consistency ranges from runny to fully set.
- Add Mediterranean-inspired ingredients like sliced kalamata olives or roasted red peppers to elevate the dish’s complexity and visual appeal.
- Create a gluten-free and low-carb option by serving with toasted gluten-free bread or zucchini slices instead of traditional toast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 560mg