Ingredients
- Feta cheese block (6 ounces)
- Large Eggs (4)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Cherry Tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
- Dried Oregano (1 teaspoon)
- Red Pepper Flakes (1/2 teaspoon)
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
- Kosher Salt (to taste, handle lightly as feta is salty)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a small oven-safe skillet or baking dish (about 8-10 inches wide).
- Step 2: Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes around the sides of the feta. Drizzle the olive oil generously over the feta and tomatoes. Sprinkle the dried oregano and red pepper flakes evenly over the ingredients.
- Step 3: Bake the feta and tomato mixture for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the feta is soft, hot, and slightly caramelized around the edges.
- Step 4: Carefully remove the dish from the oven. Using a spoon, gently push the tomatoes and feta aside to create four small indentations (wells) in the baking dish. Carefully crack one egg into each well.
- Step 5: Season the eggs lightly with a pinch of black pepper and salt (if desired). Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 8 to 12 minutes, depending on how runny you prefer your yolks, until the egg whites are set.
- Step 6: Serve immediately directly from the dish, using toasted bread or pita for dipping.
Notes
- Since feta is quite salty, only season the eggs directly after cracking them into the wells, tasting the tomato mixture first before adding any salt to the initial base.
- Store any leftovers promptly in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, keeping in mind that the egg yolks will firm up significantly once chilled.
- For a delicious serving twist, use warm, lightly toasted pita bread or crusty baguette slices perfect for soaking up the runny yolks and creamy tomato-feta sauce.
- To gently reheat, warm the dish loosely covered in an oven set to 300°F (150°C), as microwaving will quickly make the egg whites tough and rubbery.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American