Feta Crusted Fried Eggs
Pan-fried eggs with a crispy golden base surrounded by a ring of crumbled feta that melts and crisps into a salty savory crust. Ready in minutes and perfect on toast or with warm flatbread.
Fried eggs encircled by crispy golden crumbled feta cheese for an elevated and flavor-packed breakfast.
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Ingredients
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garnish
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Instructions
Heat the Pan
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Allow the oil to become shimmery and hot before adding any other ingredients. A properly heated pan is essential for achieving a crispy egg base.
Create the Feta Ring
Sprinkle the crumbled feta into 2 circular mounds in the pan, creating rings large enough to contain an egg in the center of each. Allow the feta to begin sizzling in the oil for about 30 seconds before adding the eggs.
Crack the Eggs
Carefully crack one egg into the center of each feta ring. Do not break the yolks. Season each egg with black pepper and a pinch of chili flakes. The feta will continue to crisp around the edges of the egg white.
Cook to Preference
Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes for a runny yolk or 5 to 6 minutes for a fully set yolk. Do not cover the pan as steam will prevent the feta from crisping properly. The feta should turn golden and lacy at the edges.
Serve and Garnish
Use a thin spatula to transfer each feta-crusted egg onto a slice of sourdough toast. Drizzle a small amount of honey over the top, scatter fresh dill, and serve immediately while the feta crust is still crispy.
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