Baked Feta Eggs with Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach Recipe
Baked Feta Eggs is a flavorful and wholesome breakfast or brunch dish featuring cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, and creamy feta cheese baked together with fresh spinach and eggs. Aromatic herbs and spices add a savory touch, while the eggs bake to perfection in the vegetable and cheese mixture. This easy-to-make meal is perfect for serving individual portions or as a shareable dish, paired with crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup chopped baby spinach
Cheese and Eggs
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 4 large eggs
Oils and Seasonings
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Optional Toppings
- Chopped fresh basil or fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the ingredients.
- Prepare Ingredients in Serving Dishes: If using individual ramekins or serving dishes, evenly divide the tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, garlic, and feta cheese among four oven-safe dishes. Drizzle each with a tablespoon of olive oil. If using one large baking dish, combine all vegetables and garlic together and place the feta cheese in the center, then drizzle olive oil over everything.
- Mix Spices: In a small bowl, combine the dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle this spice mixture evenly over the feta and vegetable mixture in your dishes.
- Bake Initial Mixture: Place the ramekins on a baking sheet or put the large dish directly into the oven and bake for 25 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften and feta to melt slightly.
- Combine and Add Spinach: Remove the dishes from the oven, stir the mixture to evenly combine the feta cheese with the vegetables, then fold in the chopped baby spinach until incorporated.
- Add Eggs: Create a small well in the center of each individual dish or four wells if using one large dish. Carefully crack one egg into each well.
- Bake with Eggs: Return the dishes to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny, or to your preferred doneness.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and top with optional chopped fresh basil or chives. Serve warm with crusty baguette, toast, or pita bread for dipping.
Notes
- If baking in individual ramekins, placing them on a baking sheet ensures stability when moving them in and out of the oven.
- The dish can be customized with additional vegetables or herbs according to your preference.
- To make the eggs more cooked through, extend the second bake by a few minutes as desired.
- Serve immediately for best texture and taste.
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