Description
Crispy Feta Fried Eggs are a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish that turns breakfast into an extraordinary experience. Featuring perfectly runny yolks nestled in a blanket of golden, crispy feta, this recipe is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor. In just 12 minutes, you can whip up this easy brunch option that is both satisfying and nutritious. Whether served on toast, atop a fresh salad, or as part of a larger brunch spread, these eggs are sure to impress. With their creamy richness and crunchy texture, Crispy Feta Fried Eggs are the ultimate comfort food for any meal of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley and red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Evenly sprinkle crumbled feta cheese in the skillet and allow it to cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly melted and crispy around the edges.
- Carefully crack the eggs over the feta, spacing them apart.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until the egg whites are set but yolks remain runny (cook longer for firmer yolks).
- Optionally garnish with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes.
- Gently slide the eggs onto a plate and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 540mg