Crispy Feta Fried Eggs - Cozy Saveurs

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled

02 - 2 large eggs

03 - 1½ tbsp olive oil

04 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

05 - ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

06 - 2 slices crusty bread, toasted

07 - Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or chives), chopped

01 - Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

02 - Sprinkle crumbled feta evenly into two small nests in the pan, each about the size of a fried egg.

03 - Let feta sizzle for 1-2 minutes until it begins to brown and crisp at the edges.

04 - Gently crack one egg into the center of each feta nest.

05 - Cover pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny. For firmer yolks, cook 1-2 minutes longer.

06 - Season with black pepper and red pepper flakes if using. Serve immediately over toasted bread and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

01 -

The salty crunch of caramelized feta creates this incredible texture contrast against creamy egg yolks that I haven't found anywhere else
It comes together in under fifteen minutes but looks like something from a fancy Mediterranean restaurant
Each bite delivers that perfect combination of hot, salty, savory comfort that makes you slow down and actually enjoy your meal

02 -

Don't try to flip these eggs or move them around once they hit the pan, the feta needs to stay put to form that crispy crust
If your feta isn't browning, your pan probably isn't hot enough, turn it up slightly and wait for that sizzle
Covering the pan is essential for cooking the egg whites through without burning the cheese underneath

03 -

Buy feta in brine rather than pre-packaged blocks, the moisture content is better for achieving that perfect crispiness
If your feta is too dry, soak it in milk for 10 minutes before crumbling, it makes a huge difference in the final texture