Description
Crispy Feta Fried Eggs are a delightful dish combining perfectly fried eggs with rich, crumbly feta cheese, perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Crumble the feta cheese into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Scatter the crumbled feta into the hot pan, sprinkle red pepper flakes, and cook undisturbed for 3 to 5 minutes until golden.
- Gently stir or flip the feta and continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes until crispy.
- Crack the eggs into small bowls and push some feta towards the edges of the pan to create spaces in the center.
- Slide each egg carefully into the clear spaces in the skillet.
- Cook the eggs over medium-high heat for 2 to 4 minutes, until the whites are set and yolks remain runny.
- Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately with optional garnish of parsley.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh eggs and adjust spice levels to your preference. Serve with crusty bread or a squeeze of fresh lemon for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: fried eggs, feta cheese, breakfast, Mediterranean, brunch