Baked Za’atar Egg Buns with Spinach and Feta Recipe
These baked za’atar egg buns with spinach and feta offer a delicious fusion of Mediterranean flavors wrapped in soft kaiser rolls. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch, this recipe combines creamy spinach, crumbled feta, and aromatic za’atar seasoning baked with eggs inside hollowed-out buns for a delightful and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 kaiser rolls or French buns
- 6 eggs
- 2 ounces spinach
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 ounce feta (crumbled)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp za’atar seasoning
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (+ extra for brushing)
- Unsalted butter (for greasing)
- Sour cream (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) and allow it to thoroughly preheat to ensure even baking results.
- Cook the Spinach Mixture: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over low heat, add minced garlic and cook gently until soft and fragrant. Increase heat, add spinach and cook just for 30 seconds until wilted. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and black pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
- Prepare the Buns: Cut each kaiser roll or French bun in half. Using your fingertip, carefully press down the middle of each half to create a small well or hole big enough to hold a cracked egg.
- Assemble the Buns: Grease an ovenproof dish with unsalted butter. Arrange the hollowed buns in the dish. Divide the cooked spinach and cream mixture evenly among them. Crack an egg into each hole, then scatter crumbled feta cheese around the eggs. Sprinkle each bun with za’atar seasoning and cumin, then season lightly with salt and black pepper. Finish by brushing the tops with a little extra olive oil to help with browning.
- Bake the Buns: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. The baking time depends on how you prefer your eggs; take them out when the whites are set but yolks remain runny, or bake longer for firmer yolks.
- Serve: Remove the baked egg buns from the oven and serve immediately, optionally accompanied by a dollop of sour cream. Enjoy warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can use any sturdy rolls that hold their shape well; kaiser rolls work great.
- To prevent the buns from becoming soggy, make sure not to overcook the spinach mixture; cook just until wilted.
- Adjust za’atar and cumin quantities to suit your taste preferences.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute feta with a plant-based cheese and use coconut cream or a dairy-free cream alternative.
- Keep an eye on the eggs during baking to achieve your desired egg doneness.
Keywords: za'atar egg buns, baked eggs, spinach feta buns, Mediterranean breakfast, savory baked buns
