Description
Mediterranean Baked Feta Eggs deliver a quick breakfast punch straight from Greece’s sunny kitchens. Creamy feta, juicy tomatoes, and herbs create a skillet sensation that your breakfast crew will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F and grab a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Tumble cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper into the dish. Mix thoroughly to coat everything.
- Sprinkle 8 ounces of crumbled feta cheese evenly across the seasoned vegetable mixture.
- Carefully crack 8 large eggs over the feta, spacing them nicely so each egg has room.
- Season the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper across their surface.
- Slide the dish into the 375°F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for egg whites to set while keeping yolks slightly runny.
- Remove the dish and let it rest for 2-3 minutes to settle.
- Chop fresh parsley or basil and scatter generously over the top before serving hot.
Notes
- Ensure your tomatoes are ripe and flavorful for the best overall taste of the dish.
- Adjust baking time based on how runny or firm you prefer your egg yolks, checking around 20 minutes.
- For a gluten-free and low-carb option, serve this dish with cauliflower toast or zucchini rounds instead of bread.
- Use high-quality feta cheese for a more authentic Mediterranean flavor and creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg