Mediterranean Baked Feta Eggs (Printer View)

A vibrant baked dish featuring feta, tomatoes, eggs, and Mediterranean herbs for a flavorful meal.

# What you'll need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 small red bell pepper, sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy & Eggs

05 - 7 oz feta cheese block
06 - 4 large eggs

→ Pantry & Seasonings

07 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tsp dried oregano
09 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
10 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
11 - Salt, to taste
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
14 - Crusty bread, for serving (optional)

# Method:

01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F.
02 - In a medium baking dish, combine halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and season with dried oregano, thyme, crushed red pepper flakes if using, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss thoroughly for even coating.
03 - Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the vegetable mixture.
04 - Bake for 15 minutes until vegetables soften and feta begins to brown at the edges.
05 - Remove from oven and create four wells around the feta in the vegetables. Crack one egg into each well.
06 - Return dish to oven and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny.
07 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately. Optionally accompany with crusty bread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent an hour in the kitchen, but you only need ten minutes of actual work.
  • The feta melts into the vegetables and creates a sauce you'll want to soak up with every bite.
  • You can prep it the night before and just pop it in the oven when youre ready.
  • Its hearty enough for dinner but feels elegant enough for weekend brunch guests.
02 -
  • Dont skip the step of making wells for the eggs, or theyll slide around and cook unevenly.
  • Check the eggs at 8 minutes because ovens vary, and overcooked yolks lose that creamy, runny texture.
  • Use a block of feta, not crumbled, so it holds its shape and creates that melty, dip-like center.
03 -
  • Use the ripest tomatoes you can find, they collapse into a sweet, jammy base that makes the whole dish sing.
  • Crack each egg into a small bowl first, then pour it into the well so you dont accidentally break a yolk.
  • Let the dish rest for two minutes after baking so the eggs finish setting and the flavors settle together.
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