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Creamy Baked Feta and Egg Shakshuka Skillet

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A rich and flavorful breakfast skillet featuring baked feta cheese and eggs in a spiced tomato sauce, perfect for busy mornings or relaxed brunches.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can (28 oz / 800 g) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 oz (225 g) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 4 to 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • Handful of fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
  • Optional: crusty bread or pita for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in your oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until translucent and slightly golden, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add minced garlic and diced red bell pepper. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until the pepper softens and garlic is fragrant.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in crushed tomatoes along with smoked paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir well and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Sprinkle crumbled feta evenly over the sauce without mixing it in.
  7. Create wells in the sauce with the back of a spoon and gently crack the eggs into the wells, spacing them evenly.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10–15 minutes, until egg whites are set but yolks remain soft.
  9. Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro, and let rest for a minute before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for even cooking. If eggs bake too fast on top but sauce isn’t hot enough, tent foil over skillet to prevent over-browning. Reduce eggs if skillet is small to avoid overcrowding. Vegan feta or tofu-based cheese can be used for dairy-free option. Serve with gluten-free bread for gluten-free diet.

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Keywords: shakshuka, baked feta, eggs, breakfast skillet, Mediterranean breakfast, easy breakfast, one-pan meal

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