Description
Deliciously crispy feta cheese nests holding perfectly fried eggs, served on toasted bread. A simple yet impressive dish for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 slices crusty bread, toasted
- Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or chives), chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta into the skillet, forming two small mounds.
- Let the feta sizzle for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Crack one egg into the center of each feta nest, being careful not to break the yolks.
- Cover the skillet and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, until the whites are set and the yolks are runny.
- Season with black pepper and red pepper flakes if desired, then serve immediately over toasted bread, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
For make-ahead options, prepare feta nests in advance and reheat quickly before adding eggs. Can substitute with goat cheese or ricotta for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 370mg