Crispy Feta Fried Eggs Recipe
A delightful and savory breakfast dish featuring crispy, melted feta cheese forming a golden crust topped with perfectly cooked fried eggs. This recipe combines creamy feta and runny egg yolks seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and optional fresh parsley and red pepper flakes for a flavorful and elegant start to your day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Eggs and Cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, ensuring the pan is hot enough to crisp the feta.
- Cook feta cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled feta evenly over the skillet bottom. Let it cook undisturbed for 1 to 2 minutes until it begins to melt slightly and the edges turn crispy and golden.
- Add eggs: Carefully crack the eggs over the crispy feta, spacing them apart so they do not touch, maintaining individual eggs and allowing room for cooking.
- Season eggs: Season the eggs with salt and black pepper according to your taste to enhance the flavors as they cook.
- Cook eggs: Allow the eggs to cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until the egg whites are fully set but the yolks remain runny. For firmer yolks, continue cooking to your preferred doneness.
- Add optional toppings: Optional – sprinkle chopped fresh parsley and red pepper flakes over the cooked eggs for a burst of freshness and a touch of heat.
- Serve: Gently slide the eggs and crispy feta from the pan onto a serving plate, being careful to keep the feta crust intact. Serve immediately while hot to enjoy the warm, creamy yolks and crispy, savory feta combination.
Notes
- Use a good quality non-stick skillet to prevent sticking and make it easier to slide the eggs out.
- Adjust cooking time to achieve your preferred egg yolk consistency.
- Red pepper flakes add a spicy kick but can be omitted for milder taste.
- Fresh parsley adds color and a fresh herbaceous note balancing the rich feta and eggs.
Keywords: fried eggs, crispy feta, breakfast recipe, mediterranean eggs, feta cheese, easy breakfast, skillet eggs
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