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Mediterranean Baked Feta Eggs

Mediterranean baked feta eggs with tomatoes olives and herbs in skillet

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A simple, one-pan breakfast where eggs bake directly in a nest of tomatoes, onions, and olives with a block of feta. The oven gently cooks the eggs to runny perfection while the feta softens into a creamy sauce. It’s an effortless yet impressive dish perfect for a vibrant brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces block feta cheese
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Fresh herbs for garnish (parsley, dill, or basil)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a medium oven-safe skillet or baking dish, combine halved tomatoes, sliced onion, minced garlic, olives, olive oil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Clear a space in the center of the veggie mixture and place the whole block of feta cheese in the middle.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes, or until tomatoes begin to burst and release their juices.
  5. Carefully remove skillet from oven. Use a spoon to create four small wells in the veggie mixture around the feta. Crack one egg into each well.
  6. Return skillet to oven and bake for another 8 to 12 minutes, until egg whites are set but yolks are still runny.
  7. Remove from oven, season eggs with black pepper, and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best texture, use a block of feta in brine, not pre-crumbled. Crack each egg into a small bowl first before sliding into the well to prevent shells and keep yolks intact. The eggs will continue to cook slightly from residual heat, so check early for runny yolks.

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