Baked Feta Eggs with Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach Recipe
Baked Feta Eggs is a savory and flavorful dish featuring roasted cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onions, and garlic combined with creamy baked feta cheese. Tossed with herbs and spices, the mixture is baked until bubbly, then topped with fresh spinach and eggs baked to perfection. This delicious, Mediterranean-inspired meal is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, served 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 and Cheese
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 1 cup chopped baby spinach
Spices and Seasoning
- 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
Other Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large eggs
- Optional: chopped fresh basil or fresh chives for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare it for baking the vegetables and feta.
- Prepare the dishes: If using individual ramekins, divide the tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, garlic, and feta cheese evenly among the four oven-safe dishes. Drizzle each with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. For one large baking dish, combine the vegetables in the dish, place the feta in the center, and drizzle olive oil over the entire mixture.
- Mix the spices: In a small bowl, stir together dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle this spice blend evenly over the feta and vegetables in each dish.
- Bake the veggies and feta: Place the ramekins on a baking sheet or put the baking dish directly on the oven rack. Bake for 25 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften and the feta to become creamy.
- Incorporate spinach: Carefully remove the dishes from the oven and stir the contents to combine the feta evenly with the vegetables. Add the chopped baby spinach and gently mix it in until well combined.
- Add the eggs: Create one well in each ramekin or four wells in the large baking dish by pushing the veggies aside. Crack one large egg into each well.
- Bake with eggs: Return the dishes to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your preference.
- Finish with herbs and serve: Optionally top with chopped fresh basil or chives for brightness and freshness. Serve warm with crusty baguette, toast, or pita, perfect for dipping into the creamy baked feta and eggs.
Notes
- If you prefer runnier egg yolks, reduce the second baking time to 7-8 minutes.
- You can substitute fresh oregano for dried if available—use about one tablespoon fresh.
- For a variation, add other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms based on preference.
- Serve this dish immediately for best flavor and texture.
- Use a baking dish size that fits your oven and portion preferences; ramekins help with individual servings and presentation.
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