Description
Baked Feta Eggs are a delightful breakfast dish that combines the creaminess of baked feta cheese with perfectly cooked eggs. The dish is topped with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil, creating a rich and savory flavor experience that is both comforting and satisfying.
Ingredients
- Eggs: 4 large eggs
- Feta Cheese: 200g, crumbled
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons, plus extra for drizzling
- Cherry Tomatoes: 200g, halved
- Fresh Spinach: 100g, roughly chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Fresh Herbs: 2 tablespoons, chopped (such as parsley or dill)
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a baking dish, combine the crumbled feta cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped spinach, and minced garlic.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, mixing gently to combine.
- Create four small wells in the mixture and crack an egg into each well.
- Sprinkle the chopped fresh herbs over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the eggs are set but the yolks are still slightly runny.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with additional olive oil before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead by preparing the feta and vegetable mixture and storing it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before adding the eggs and baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Substitute feta with goat cheese for a tangier flavor or use dairy-free cheese for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 egg with feta and vegetables)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 300 milligrams
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