Baked Feta Eggs: The 3 Best Ways to Serve It
Baked feta eggs offer a versatile and delicious meal. Here are three fantastic ways to enjoy this simple yet satisfying dish: classic, with roasted vegetables for a healthier twist, or as a hearty breakfast sandwich for a grab-and-go option.
Equipment
- Oven-safe dish or skillet
- Baking sheet
- Tongs or spatula
Ingredients
Classic Baked Feta Eggs Ingredients
- 4 ounces feta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- black pepper to taste
Baked Feta Eggs with Roasted Vegetables Ingredients
- 4 ounces feta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup seasonal vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes) chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Baked Feta Egg Breakfast Sandwich Ingredients
- 4 ounces feta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 English muffin or bread
- 1/4 cup spinach or arugula
- sriracha or hot sauce optional
Suggested Garnishes
- toast points
- crusty bread
- fresh herbs (parsley, chives)
Instructions
Classic Baked Feta Eggs
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grab an oven-safe dish or skillet.
- Crumble feta cheese into the dish, creating a bed, then crack two eggs directly on top of the feta.
- Drizzle olive oil over the eggs and feta, and season with black pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until egg whites are set and yolks are still a bit runny; sprinkle with fresh dill before serving.
Baked Feta Eggs with Roasted Vegetables
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and toss chopped vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Roast vegetables for 10-15 minutes until tender-crisp, then make space and add crumbled feta and crack the eggs among the vegetables.
- Return to the oven for another 10-12 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your preference; serve immediately.
Baked Feta Egg Breakfast Sandwich
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a small oven-safe dish with crumbled feta.
- Crack eggs over the feta and bake for 10-14 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.
- While eggs are baking, toast an English muffin or bread.
- Assemble the sandwich: place the baked feta egg on the toasted muffin, top with spinach/arugula, and add sriracha if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes with the black pepper. You can also customize the roasted vegetables based on what's in season or your personal preference. These baked feta eggs are best enjoyed fresh.