Original video by @feelgoodfoodie — all credit to the creator.
Baked Feta Scrambled Eggs
A whole block of feta bakes in the oven surrounded by a dozen eggs, then gets scrambled together into the creamiest, fluffiest eggs. Scoop it into warm pita with fresh mint for an effortless breakfast that feeds a crowd.
Ingredients
- —Avocado oil spray · for greasing the baking dish
- 8 ounceblock feta cheese
- 12eggs
- 2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoonsalt
- 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
- 1/4 cupfresh basil · packed and chopped, plus more for serving
- —Fresh mint leaves · for serving
- —Pita bread · for serving
Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease an 8x11 baking dish.
- 2
Place the feta block in the middle of the prepared baking dish. Crack the 12 eggs around the feta cheese.
- 3
Drizzle the olive oil over the feta and eggs. Season the eggs with the salt, then season the eggs and feta with the black pepper.
- 4
Bake for 18-22 minutes, until the feta melts and the egg whites around it are cooked.
- 5
Use a fork to scramble the eggs and feta together. Don't worry if some of the whites still look wet — they will continue cooking from the heat of the baking dish and the surrounding eggs.
- 6
Serve the eggs on their own or scoop them into pita bread with mint leaves to make a sandwich.
Creator's notes
The feta is what makes these eggs creamy and fluffy.
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