Description
This Baked Feta Eggs recipe is a vibrant and flavorful brunch dish featuring roasted cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and feta cheese, topped with fresh spinach and baked eggs. With Mediterranean-inspired herbs and spices, creamy feta, and perfectly cooked eggs, it delivers a delightful balance of savory and fresh flavors, ideal for a wholesome, crowd-pleasing breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes (fresh)
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper (or yellow/green)
- 1 medium Red Onion (or sweet onion/shallots)
- 2 cloves Garlic (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 2 cups Chopped Baby Spinach (or kale/Swiss chard)
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Basil or Chives
Dairy
- 8 ounces Feta Cheese (or goat cheese)
- 4 large Eggs (fresh)
Spices and Oils
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the vegetables and feta.
- Arrange Ingredients in Ramekins: Divide the cherry tomatoes, chopped red bell pepper, sliced red onion, minced garlic, and feta cheese evenly into individual ramekins. Drizzle each with olive oil to enhance flavor and promote roasting.
- Mix Spices: In a small bowl, combine dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes. This mixture will season the dish thoroughly.
- Bake the Vegetables and Feta: Place the ramekins in the oven and bake for 25 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the feta is softened and slightly browned.
- Add Spinach and Stir: Remove the ramekins from the oven and gently stir in the chopped baby spinach, allowing it to wilt slightly in the warm mixture.
- Create Egg Wells: Make small wells in the vegetable and feta mixture, then carefully crack one fresh egg into each well.
- Bake Eggs: Return the ramekins to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the eggs are cooked to your desired doneness, with set whites and slightly runny yolks.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped fresh basil or chives over the top for added freshness and color. Serve warm for a delightful brunch experience.
Notes
- You can substitute goat cheese for feta for a milder flavor.
- If you prefer spicy dishes, adjust the amount of red pepper flakes accordingly.
- Use fresh herbs like basil or chives to brighten the flavors just before serving.
- Ensure eggs are fresh for optimal taste and texture.
- This dish works well for brunch but can also be a satisfying light dinner.
- To make the dish gluten-free, simply ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free (they naturally are in this recipe).
