Description
Baked Feta Eggs Breakfast is a simple, flavorful, and healthy dish featuring creamy baked feta cheese, roasted cherry tomatoes, red onions, and garlic, topped with perfectly baked eggs and fresh basil. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe is perfect for a cozy morning meal or brunch and can be enjoyed with crusty bread for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces Feta Cheese (preferably a block of Greek feta in brine)
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup Red Onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (or more, to taste)
- Salt (to taste, be mindful of the saltiness of the feta)
- Black Pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
- Crusty Bread (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the ingredients.
- Prepare Tomatoes and Onion: Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. For a milder onion flavor, soak the sliced onion in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain well.
- Mince Garlic: Finely mince the garlic cloves to distribute flavor evenly in the dish.
- Prepare Feta: Leave the feta as a block or crumble it slightly; keeping it whole will result in a creamier center once baked.
- Oil Baking Dish: Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a small oven-safe baking dish or skillet (6-8 inches) to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Arrange Vegetables: Evenly spread the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced red onion over the bottom of the oiled baking dish. Sprinkle the minced garlic over them.
- Season Vegetables: Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the vegetables. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, being cautious with salt due to the feta’s saltiness.
- Place Feta: Nestle the feta block (or crumbled feta) in the center of the baking dish among the tomatoes and onions.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and bursting, and the feta is softened and slightly golden at the edges.
- Create Wells for Eggs: Remove the baking dish from the oven and use a spoon to create two small wells in the tomato and feta mixture.
- Crack in Eggs: Carefully crack one egg into each well to prepare for final baking.
- Return to Oven: Return the dish to the oven and bake an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are still runny or cooked to your preference.
- Garnish: Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the top for a fresh, aromatic finish.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the baked feta eggs hot and bubbly, accompanied by crusty bread for dipping if desired.
Notes
- Soaking red onions in cold water helps reduce their sharpness and adds a milder flavor.
- Be mindful when seasoning with salt since feta cheese is naturally salty.
- You can adjust the red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
- For a firmer egg yolk, bake the eggs a couple of minutes longer.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
