Description
This Baked Feta Eggs recipe is a vibrant and flavorful brunch dish featuring roasted cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, and creamy feta cheese baked to perfection with fresh spinach and topped with perfectly cooked eggs. The combination of Mediterranean herbs and spices adds depth, while fresh basil or chives provide a refreshing finish, making it an ideal meal for a nourishing and satisfying brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes (fresh for best flavor)
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper (can substitute with yellow or green)
- 1 medium Red Onion (sweet onion or shallots can be used)
- 2 cloves Garlic (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder as substitute)
- 2 cups Chopped Baby Spinach (or kale, Swiss chard)
Dairy and Eggs
- 8 ounces Feta Cheese (goat cheese can be used for lighter flavor)
- 4 large Eggs (fresh eggs recommended)
Oils and Spices
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (avocado oil 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 to taste)
Garnish
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Basil or Chives (for freshness)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the vegetables and cheese evenly.
- Prepare Ramekins: Divide the cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, minced garlic, and crumbled feta cheese evenly into individual ramekins. Drizzle the olive oil on top to coat the ingredients and aid roasting.
- Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes, mixing well to create a balanced seasoning blend.
- Bake Vegetables and Feta: Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the contents of each ramekin, then place them in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the feta starts to brown slightly.
- Add Spinach and Stir: Carefully remove the ramekins from the oven; gently stir the ingredients to combine and add the chopped baby spinach evenly among them. The residual heat will help the spinach begin to wilt.
- Add Eggs: Using a spoon, create small wells in the vegetable-feta mixture in each ramekin and crack one large egg into each well.
- Final Bake: Return the ramekins to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and yolks reach your preferred doneness.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove ramekins from the oven, sprinkle the chopped fresh basil or chives on top, and serve the baked feta eggs warm for an irresistible brunch delight.
Notes
- You can substitute red bell pepper with yellow or green varieties for a different color profile.
- For a lighter cheese alternative, goat cheese can replace feta.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control heat level as preferred.
- Fresh basil or chives add a fresh herbal note; omit if not available.
- Serve with crusty bread or toast for a complete meal.
