Description
This Baked Feta Eggs recipe is a flavorful and visually appealing brunch dish that combines roasted vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and perfectly baked eggs. Infused with herbs and spices, it’s an easy-to-make, nutritious meal ideal for a cozy weekend breakfast or brunch.
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 & Eggs
- 8 ounces Feta Cheese
- 4 large Eggs
Oils & Spices
- 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
Herbs
- 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.
- Assemble Ingredients: Divide the cherry tomatoes, diced bell pepper, chopped red onion, minced 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 to create a flavorful spice mix.
- Bake First Round: Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the ramekins and bake them in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, allowing the vegetables and cheese to roast and blend their flavors.
- Add Spinach and Eggs: Remove the ramekins from the oven and gently stir the contents. Add chopped baby spinach to each ramekin, then create wells in the mixture for the eggs.
- Crack Eggs: Crack one large egg into each well, ensuring it sits atop the vegetables without breaking the yolk.
- Bake Eggs: Return the ramekins to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny for the perfect brunch texture.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with freshly chopped basil or chives. Serve the baked feta eggs warm for a delicious and comforting meal.
Notes
- For a lighter cheese flavor, substitute feta with goat cheese.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the heat level.
- Fresh eggs provide the best flavor and texture for this recipe.
- You may substitute bell pepper with yellow or green varieties.
- Sweet onions or shallots can replace red onion for a milder taste.
- Avocado oil can be used instead of olive oil as a healthy alternative.
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread or a light salad for a fuller brunch.
