Mediterranean Baked Feta Eggs
A comforting dish of rich, golden eggs combined with creamy feta and juicy cherry tomatoes, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g Feta Cheese
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 small Shallot
- 3 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- Salt to taste
- Fresh Parsley or Basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Drizzle olive oil in the dish and spread cherry tomatoes evenly.
- Add Aromatics: Sprinkle minced garlic and finely chopped shallots over the tomatoes.
- Nestle in the Feta: Place feta cheese in the center of the tomatoes.
- Season Generously: Sprinkle oregano and red pepper flakes, and add a pinch of salt.
- Prepare the Eggs: Whisk the room-temperature eggs and pour them around the feta and tomatoes.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 20 minutes, checking halfway to see if the eggs firm up.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh herbs and enjoy with crusty bread.
Notes
For a make-ahead option, prepare everything until the baking step and refrigerate. Bake directly from the fridge when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: baked eggs, feta, Mediterranean, brunch, comfort food