Description
This Baked Feta Eggs recipe is a flavorful and vibrant brunch dish that combines roasted vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and perfectly baked eggs. Featuring cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onions, and spinach, this meal is seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, then baked to perfection for a warm, satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes (Use fresh for best flavor)
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper (Substitute with yellow or green if desired)
- 1 medium Red Onion (Sweet onion or shallots can be used)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Can substitute with 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder per clove)
- 2 cups Chopped Baby Spinach (Kale or Swiss chard can also work)
Dairy
- 8 ounces Feta Cheese (Goat cheese can be used for a lighter flavor)
- 4 large Eggs (Use fresh eggs for the best flavor)
Oils & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Avocado oil can be used as an alternative)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (Adjust according to spice preference)
Garnish
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Basil or Chives (Adds freshness to the dish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the vegetables and feta.
- Prepare Ingredients in Ramekins: Divide the cherry tomatoes, chopped bell pepper, red onion, garlic, and crumbled feta evenly into individual ramekins. Drizzle each with olive oil to help with roasting.
- Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes. This spice blend will add depth and warmth to the dish.
- Bake First Stage: Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over the contents in the ramekins and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, allowing the vegetables and feta to roast and meld flavors.
- Add Spinach and Stir: Remove the ramekins from the oven and gently stir in the chopped baby spinach, distributing it evenly throughout the mixture.
- Create Wells and Add Eggs: Using a spoon, create small wells in the vegetable and cheese mixture in each ramekin. Carefully crack one egg into each well, ensuring the yolk stays intact.
- Bake Eggs: Return the ramekins to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks reach your desired doneness.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish each ramekin with chopped fresh basil or chives for a fresh, herbaceous finish. Serve warm immediately.
Notes
- Substitute goat cheese for feta for a milder flavor and creamier texture.
- You can swap baby spinach for kale or Swiss chard for a slightly different leafy green taste.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to increase or decrease the spiciness to your preference.
- Use fresh eggs and fresh vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
- This dish can be prepared in advance up to the spinach addition, then finished with eggs just before serving.
