Baked Feta Eggs 

Baked Feta Eggs is a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines creamy feta cheese with eggs, baked to perfection. This easy-to-make recipe offers a flavorful and satisfying meal, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. The combination of tangy feta and rich eggs creates a comforting and nutritious dish that's sure to please.

🧄 Ingredients

• 1 (8-ounce) block of feta cheese

• 12 large eggs

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• Pita pockets or crusty bread, for serving

• Fresh basil and/or mint leaves, for garnish
  
  

🔪 Directions

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease an 8×11-inch baking dish with olive oil.

3. Assemble the Dish: Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the prepared baking dish. Crack the eggs around the feta. Drizzle olive oil over the feta and eggs. Season with salt and black pepper.f

4. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 18–22 minutes, until the feta cheese melts and the egg whites are set.

5. Scramble: Remove the dish from the oven. Using a fork, gently scramble the eggs and feta together until well combined.

6. Serve: Scoop the mixture into pita pockets or serve with crusty bread. Garnish with fresh basil and/or mint leaves.

📊 Nutritional Estimate (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 267 kcal

• Total Fat: 21 g

• Saturated Fat: 8 g

• Cholesterol: 361 mg

• Sodium: 653 mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 2 g

• Dietary Fiber: 0.02 g

• Sugars: 0.3 g

• Protein: 16 g