Description
Creamy baked feta combined with juicy tomatoes and perfectly cooked eggs creates a simple yet flavorful breakfast or brunch dish that’s easy to prepare and packed with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Cheese
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
Vegetables
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
Seasonings & Oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Eggs & Garnish
- 4 large eggs
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature while you prepare the ingredients.
- Arrange feta and vegetables: Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a baking dish. Surround it evenly with the cherry tomatoes and diced red bell pepper to create a colorful and flavorful base.
- Season and oil: Drizzle the olive oil over the feta and vegetables. Sprinkle the dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper evenly over the mixture to infuse it with Mediterranean spices.
- Bake initial mixture: Put the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the tomatoes soften and the feta becomes creamy and slightly golden on top.
- Stir gently: Remove the baking dish from the oven. Using a spoon, gently stir the mixture to combine the softened tomatoes and creamy feta, ensuring flavors meld.
- Add eggs: Carefully create four small wells in the mixture, then crack one egg into each well, being careful not to break the yolks.
- Final bake: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 8–10 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks reach your preferred level of doneness.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve immediately, optionally with crusty bread or pita for dipping.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread or pita for dipping to soak up the creamy feta and runny eggs.
- Add spinach or kale before the initial bake to incorporate extra greens and nutrients.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your desired level of heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
