Crispy Feta Fried Eggs with Pesto

These Crispy Feta Fried Eggs will change your breakfast game for life. A delicious crispy feta cheesy crust with pesto on top, it is the ultimate breakfast or even lunch or dinner meal idea you will crave again and again.

Crispy feta fried eggs – why haven’t I been making this my entire life?! They take just a few minutes to cook and are a simple breakfast, lunch or dinner idea.

You guys know I love eggs. We make them for any meal over here. Whether it’s Baked Egg Tortilla, Easy Sheet Pan Eggs, Gluten-free Veggie Frittata Sticks or Copycat Starbucks Spinach Feta Wrap – they are always on the rotation.

But why the feta cheese? Well if you crumble feta straight onto the hot pan (with pesto), it gets crispy and golden and SO delicious as a crust of sorts for the eggs.

You can serve this over some toast, tortillas, or have has is. It is no surprise that Grace Elkus’s recipe went viral. They have been coming up everywhere on my feed and now I am forever hooked.

Why this recipe is awesome:

• It is a new and flavorful way to enjoy eggs – eggs are a go-to for any meal and this is a great way to switch things up
• It is fast and easy to make – you can have a healthy and easy meal ready in just 5 minutes
• Healthy and satisfying – double the recipe and you have protein, healthy fats and carbs from the toast that will have you feeling satisfied
• Feta fried eggs are just delicious – even my toddlers were loving this dish!

What ingredients you need to make Feta Fried Eggs:

• Feta cheese – the main ingredient in this recipe! If you don’t have feta or don’t love it, I think goat cheese is a great sub. I would definitely try that next time.
• Eggs – eggs in their whole form for this, no egg whites
• Pesto – I add some pesto to the pan too and the flavor combination is out of this world
• Toast/tortillas – something to serve the feta fried eggs on
• Toppings – avocado, olive oil, pickled red onions, spices, anything!

How to make Crispy Feta Fried Eggs with Pesto:

1. In a small frying pan, add the pesto and feta cheese on the outside of the pan and sauté over medium heat for a couple of minutes
2. Gently crack the egg in the center of the pan
3. Season with some spices if desired and cook the egg to your liking
4. While the egg cooks, prepare the toast/tortilla to your liking then enjoy with cooked egg!

FAQs on making feta eggs:

• What kind of pan works best? A non-stick pan will help make sure the cheese doesn’t stick to it. A stainless steel pain wouldn’t work as well
• My cheese is burning, what did I do wrong? Don’t cook the cheese on too high of heat to avoid this
• I don’t like feta cheese, will I like this recipe? It is definitely a feta cheese lover’s recipe but you can also use goat cheese if you prefer
• Can I save leftovers? I personally think crispy feta eggs taste best eaten right away, I don’t recommend making in advance. 

A few other quick meal ideas to make:

3-ingredient Ravioli Lasagna

Buffalo Chicken Sheet Pan Quesadilla

Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza (gluten-free)

One-Pan Broccoli Cheese Rice