Elevate your breakfast game with these simple yet elegant Feta Fried Eggs.
Feta makes everything better, in my opinion. A little bit of crumbly saltiness goes a long way toward adding that final touch that you didn’t even know your dish needed.
This recipe is like a new take on the classic “egg in a hole,” where a circle is cut into a piece of toast, and a fried egg is placed in the middle, potentially topped with a slice of cheese. This new take lends an adult air of refinement to that childhood favorite.
You’re going to love how quickly this comes together as a protein option for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even supper. There are also many ways to customize it or add your signature touch.
Are Feta Fried Eggs Healthy?
Eggs provide vitamin D, which helps your body absorb calcium and contributes to a healthy immune system. Feta and eggs both provide protein, the all-important building block of life, and eggs are a great source of choline, too, which supports brain and heart health.
To ramp up the nutrition, serve this recipe as a Southwestern-type dish with sliced or mashed avocado, tomato, and arugula. Other vegetables can be added as a base or topping, or both! Try fried mushrooms, sautéed greens, or fried onions. Personally, I’d choose all three.
What’s The Difference Between Various Types Of Feta?
Feta is lower in fat than many cheeses, although it is a bit higher in salt because of the brining process. Authentic Greek feta is traditionally made from sheep’s milk or from a mixture of sheep’s milk and up to 30% goat’s milk. Greek feta is a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) cheese, so it has to be manufactured in Greece to be a truly authentic feta. If feta is made in the U.S., it may well be made from cow’s milk instead. Vegan feta, on the other hand, is created primarily from either a mixture of coconut oil and potato starch, tofu, or ground nuts (usually cashews).
How to Make Ahead and Store
I’d recommend making this one or two servings at a time. Then there won’t be leftovers. This is an easy dish to prepare while conversing with your guests over a cup of coffee. It’s not really conducive to making ahead of time, and it’s so easy, there’s no need to. The freshness of the egg and the crispiness of the feta are what make this dish sublime.
Serving Suggestions
You can’t go wrong with a green salad served with eggs. This can be a very simple combination, and the possibilities are endless. Since you have crispy, salty feta and a softly fried egg, try a crunchy option such as this Pomegranate Persimmon Salad. Add this Fruit Soup to the menu, and you have a beautifully colorful and extremely nutritious meal that will satisfy you and your guests.
If you have any spare feta left over, try some other feta recipes another day, such as this Watermelon Feta Salad With Cajun Shrimp. Alternatively, try using feta in this recipe for Quiche!
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 slice whole grain bread toasted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the crumbled feta cheese, forming a circle with an empty center for the egg.
- Once the feta begins to sizzle and brown, gently crack the egg into the center of the feta circle, being careful not to break the yolk.
- Sprinkle the egg with dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook to your desired doneness, allowing the feta to crisp up and form a golden crust.
- Carefully slide the fried egg and feta onto the toasted bread and serve immediately.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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