Feta Fried Egg

Feta Fried Egg

Crumbled feta crisps into lacy golden edges around a runny fried egg.

Total 6 min Makes 1 serving Calories 220/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

Allergens

Dairy, Eggs

Feta cheese melts and browns in a hot skillet, forming a crackly crust that cradles a soft fried egg. Ready in minutes, this makes a quick breakfast or a simple topping for toast, greens, or grain bowls.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 egg
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 pinch of fresh dill or parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method

  1. Heat the olive oil in a 9-inch nonstick or well-seasoned skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

  2. Scatter the crumbled feta in a small mound in the center of the skillet.

  3. Cook the feta undisturbed until the edges turn golden and crisp, about 2 minutes.

  4. Crack the egg directly on top of the crisped feta.

  5. Sprinkle the egg with black pepper and red pepper flakes.

  6. Cover the skillet and cook until the egg white is set but the yolk is still runny, 2 to 3 minutes.

  7. Slide the feta fried egg onto a plate, garnish with fresh dill or parsley, and serve immediately.

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Feta Fried Egg

Feta cheese melts and browns in a hot skillet, forming a crackly crust that cradles a soft fried egg. Ready in minutes, this makes a quick breakfast or a simple topping for toast, greens, or grain bowls.

6 min 1 serving 220 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 egg
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 pinch of fresh dill or parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a 9-inch nonstick or well-seasoned skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

  2. 2

    Scatter the crumbled feta in a small mound in the center of the skillet.

  3. 3

    Cook the feta undisturbed until the edges turn golden and crisp, about 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Crack the egg directly on top of the crisped feta.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle the egg with black pepper and red pepper flakes.

  6. 6

    Cover the skillet and cook until the egg white is set but the yolk is still runny, 2 to 3 minutes.

  7. 7

    Slide the feta fried egg onto a plate, garnish with fresh dill or parsley, and serve immediately.