Fluffy, oven-baked egg bites with creamy feta, roasted bell pepper, and herbs. Ready in 25 minutes. Perfect for meal prep or an easy breakfast to feed a family, that's so delicious.
If you've ever opened the fridge at 7 a.m., wondering what to eat, these egg bites are the answer.
As a wife and mother, I always have to deal with the "What am I going to feed my family?" question. That's when I decided to make these delicious Mediterranean-inspired egg bites. They're soft, fluffy, and packed with flavor (because eggs without flavor are just...eggs.)
I used real feta in brine to add more protein, but you can make dairy-free eggs by omitting the cheese and adding chicken breakfast sausage or chickpeas.
Love egg bites? Try Greek Muffin-Tin Omelets, made with spinach and tomato. It's the same approach, just different ingredients.
Gather Your Ingredients
- Eggs: 12 of them.
- Feat cheese in brine: For that creamy tang and additional protein.
- Fresh chives: To bring a mild oniony flavor.
- Roasted bell pepper: I find that the red bell peppers are the sweetest and have the best flavor for this recipe.
- Herbs and spices: Garlic powder and dried oregano give that signature Mediterranean flavor. Plus, salt and pepper tie everything together.
Season Your Eggs
I like to crack all the eggs into a large bowl. Season the eggs with salt and pepper to taste, then add the rest of the ingredients. I like to use the whisk to break up the feta so each muffin has the perfect bite.
How to Roast A Bell Pepper (the Quick Way)
If you have a gas stove, this is the easiest way to do it:
- Place your bell pepper directly over the flame, turning it with tongs until it's charred on all sides.
- Once it's good and blistered, pop it into a Ziploc bag to steam for a few minutes.
- When it's cool enough to handle, peel off the skin, remove the seeds, and dice it up. That's it!
If you are unable to use this method, buy fire-roasted red bell peppers in a jar (just make sure it's packed in water and not oil).
Can I Swap the Feta?
If you're not a fan of feta, try goat cheese or cottage cheese in your eggs.
How to Serve and Enjoy
I like to take a flour tortilla, char it over the flame just until warm, then shove those egg bites inside and top with a dollop of Greek yogurt (sometimes salsa) and a few pickled red onions.
If you want to eat in a more "civilized" fashion, you can serve them with sliced avocado, maybe even a scoop of cottage cheese on the side. (No judgment either way, I've done both.)
How to Freeze Egg Bites
Once they are cool to the touch, freeze them in a single layer. I like to line a sheet pan with parchment paper just to make sure nothing sticks.
Reheat frozen egg bites in the microwave for 1 minute or until steamy, fluffy, and warmed through.
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Mediterranean Egg Bites
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 12 egg bites 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Mediterranean Egg Bites with Feta and Bell Pepper
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- ½ cup soft feta cheese in brine (Turkish, Greek, or Bulgarian)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 roasted red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or granulated garlic)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with silicone cups.
- Whisk eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Add feta, chives, roasted bell pepper, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Pour the mixture evenly into each muffin cup, filling about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and slightly golden on top (darker pans cook eggs quicker).
- Cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Serve warm or store for later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
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