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Baked Feta Eggs

This baked feta eggs dish is a cozy, spontaneous breakfast that combines creamy, melted feta with fluffy, oven-puffed eggs. It’s made by baking the ingredients together until bubbly and golden, resulting in a rich, slightly tangy sauce with a soft, runny yolk perfect for scooping with crusty bread.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g feta cheese block or thick slices
  • 2 large eggs fresh and at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil good quality extra virgin
  • to taste black pepper freshly cracked
  • optional herbs fresh thyme or oregano, chopped
  • optional cherry tomatoes halved, for added color and sweetness

Equipment

  • Ovenproof dish
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). Place a small ovenproof dish on the counter, ready for assembly.
  2. Crumble the feta cheese into the dish, spreading it out evenly. The feta should be in small chunks or crumbles for better melting.
  3. Create two small wells in the feta and gently crack the eggs into each, being careful not to break the yolks. Space them apart for even baking.
  4. Drizzle the olive oil over the eggs and feta, ensuring everything gets a light coating. Sprinkle black pepper generously over the top.
  5. If using, scatter cherry tomato halves and herbs around the dish for extra color and flavor.
  6. Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 12–15 minutes. You'll see the feta bubbling and the egg whites turning opaque, with the yolks remaining soft.
  7. Check the dish at 12 minutes; if feta is bubbly and slightly browned, and the eggs are just set, remove from the oven. If not, bake for another minute or two.
  8. Let the baked feta eggs rest for a minute—they’ll be hot and slightly puffed up. The feta will be irresistibly creamy and golden.
  9. Finish with an extra drizzle of olive oil and a crack of black pepper. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
  10. Serve immediately with crusty bread on the side for scooping up the cheesy, runny yolks and melted feta. Enjoy this cozy, spontaneous breakfast!