Baked Feta Eggs Delight (Printable)

Creamy feta with burst cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, and gently baked eggs for a savory breakfast twist.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 5.3 oz block feta cheese

→ Vegetables

02 - 7 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 clove garlic, minced
05 - 1 oz baby spinach

→ Eggs

06 - 4 large eggs

→ Pantry

07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
09 - 1/4 tsp chili flakes, optional
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
12 - Crusty bread, for serving, optional

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 400°F.
02 - Place the feta block centrally in an ovenproof dish, surrounding it with halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and minced garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and season with dried oregano, chili flakes if using, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Bake the dish for 15 minutes until the tomatoes soften and burst and the feta becomes creamy.
04 - Remove from oven and incorporate baby spinach by gently stirring into the hot vegetable mixture to wilt the leaves.
05 - Create four wells in the vegetable mixture and carefully crack one egg into each well.
06 - Return the dish to the oven and bake for 5 to 8 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny.
07 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil or parsley and serve immediately, optionally accompanied by crusty bread.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It looks fancy enough for guests but honestly takes less effort than making toast.
  • Those runny yolks soak into the warm feta like it was made specifically for that moment.
  • The whole thing comes together in one dish, which means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
02 -
  • The runny yolk is the whole point—it's not undercooked, it's the design—so don't panic and leave it in longer just because it looks wet.
  • If you use a dish that's too wide and shallow, the feta spreads out and the eggs overcook before the centers are done; a slightly deeper dish means everything cooks at the right pace.
03 -
  • Room-temperature ingredients cook more evenly, so let the feta, eggs, and vegetables sit out for a few minutes before you start.
  • If you're worried about the eggs, use a lower oven temperature and bake longer rather than turning up the heat—gentle heat means runny yolks instead of overcooked whites.
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