Fried Eggs with Feta (TikTok Viral Recipe)
Elevate your breakfast game with this recipe for fried eggs with creamy feta cheese.
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 446kcal
Ingredients
- 1 egg large
- 3 tablespoon feta cheese scrambled
- 2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a small nonstick skillet or a small non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Once the oil is hot and sizzling, gently sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese in a circle in a hot pan.
- Immediately, crack the egg into the pan. Season the eggs with a pinch of salt and a sprinkle of black pepper.
- Allow the egg to cook for a few minutes. You can cook it to your desired level of doneness. If you like a runny egg yolk, cook it for a shorter time; cook it longer for a fully cooked yolk. The expression perfectly cooked egg depends on your taste 😏.
- Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 1-2 minutes. This will help the feta cheese melt but not brown too much (you want to go for a golden feta). If feta is getting too brown, reduce the heat to low.
- Once the eggs are cooked to your liking and the feta is crispy enough for your taste, use a spatula to transfer the eggs with the feta to a plate carefully.
- Garnish with chopped fresh herbs, if desired.
- Serve the feta-fried egg immediately while it is still hot. You can enjoy it on its own, with toast, or alongside other breakfast items like bacon or sautéed vegetables. It goes well with hash browns 😏.
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Notes
- Refer to the post above for video instructions and other useful information.
- Nutrition information is an estimate and will depend on your specific ingredients.
Substitutions/Variations
- Instead of feta, you can use goat cheese. I never made it with goat cheese, but I don't see why it wouldn't work 😀.
- Instead of olive oil, you can use butter, vegetable oil, or avocado oil.
- Add a pinch of paprika, red pepper flakes, or garlic powder for extra seasoning and a bit of heat.
- Enhance the crispy feta eggs with cooked bacon or diced ham for a heartier breakfast if you like meat in your breakfast.
- Serve the feta-fried eggs on top of toast, bagels, English muffins, or even a bed of arugula and cherry tomatoes for a low-carb option.
Helpful Tips and Tricks
- Use a nonstick pan - cooking your eggs in a non-stick pan will make picking them up from the pan easier and serving them without sticking to the surface.
- Using a lid while cooking helps steam the eggs' top, which can result in slightly fluffier yolks.
- Use high-quality, fresh eggs and feta cheese for the best flavor whenever possible.
- Fresh herbs, like parsley, chives, or basil, add flavor and make your dish look more appealing.
Nutrition
Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 209mg | Sodium: 644mg | Potassium: 93mg | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 453IU | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 1mg
