Listen, I love eggs. They are so versatile, you can have them for any meal, and they're a great source of protein. I am always looking for a way to up my egg game, so when I saw this now-viral feta-fried egg recipe on TikTok, I knew I had to make it.
@graceelkus 5-minute feta fried eggs: you’ll thank me next time you’re hangry 🍳 Inpired by Ali Slagle’s potato, egg, and cheese tacos 🧀 Heat small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Crumble in feta around perimeter. Crack egg into center; season w/ black pepper & red pepper flakes (no need to add salt, the feta is plenty salty) Cover pan and cook until white is set, yolk is still runny, and cheese is unbelievably crispy. Serve atop toast, w/ hash browns, or my personal fave: in a charred tortilla with avocado & lime. You can oil the skillet, esp. if you’re not using nonstick, but I find the cheese gets crispier w/o More tips on my IG @graceelkus #friedeggs #feta
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I have to admit, I was a little hesitant because I have a complicated relationship with the texture of feta cheese, but this looked too dang good to pass up.
Nearing 10 million views, this recipe was created by TikToker Grace Elkus, who specializes in creating high-protein vegetarian recipes. This feta-fried egg requires little prep, is easy to make, and takes only a few minutes to cook. And if I'm being honest, that's really all I needed to hear. Before I knew it, I was on the way to the grocery store.
But, surprise! The only thing I had to buy was feta cheese. The best thing about this recipe is that it's very versatile, and you might already have what you need in your fridge or pantry.
We'll get into what other ingredients you can use to up the ante, but for now, here are the basic ingredients you need:
— Eggs
— Feta cheese
— Tortillas or bread (optional)
You might be thinking: feta?! That crumbly stuff?! It's OK, I thought that, too. I connected with Grace, the creator of this recipe, and asked what led her to combine eggs and feta cheese. Grace, who's from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, told BuzzFeed, "I'm a big fan of Ali Slagle's crispy potato, egg, and cheese tacos, which involve frying an egg atop a pile of grated potato and shredded cheddar. At some point, I stopped adding the potato and began playing around with different cheeses. What I love about feta is that you can just crumble it straight into the pan. Plus, it's got all sorts of tangy, salty flavors going on."
Though you can use any feta you can get your hands on, Grace told BuzzFeed that she recommends "buying feta packed in brine or a block of feta rather than crumbles. A block will melt more readily and last longer, too!"
This block of feta is eight ounces and cost $4.99! I ended up making three feta-fried eggs and still had cheese leftover for the next day.
Alright, so first thing's first, you're going to heat up a non-stick skillet on medium heat. If you don't have a non-stick, go ahead and lightly oil the pan. Otherwise, no oil is needed! If you're using a block of feta, go ahead and crumble that up while the pan is getting hot. When you're ready, spread the feta around the perimeter of the pan. I used around 1/4 cup of cheese!
If you're unsure when to add the feta, Grace told BuzzFeed this hot tip (pun intended): "You can test to see if your skillet is hot enough by adding a crumble of feta to the pan as it's heating. When the feta starts to sizzle, you'll know it's time to add the rest of it."
Once the cheese starts to get a little gooey, go ahead and crack an egg right in the center. Since feta is already pretty salty, you can season your egg with black pepper. If you want a little kick, you can add red pepper flakes as well! To finish cooking, cover the pan with a lid until the egg white is set.
You want the feta to turn into a beautiful, crispy, golden brown crust, and the egg yolk to still be runny. If you're worried about the cheese burning, it's totally okay to lower the heat! Grace's recommendation is to "monitor it closely and reduce the heat if the feta is browning more quickly than the egg is cooking. It's okay to lift the lid and peek as often as you need!"
One thing about me is that I love a runny yolk, so after around two minutes, I turned off the heat, put my egg on a plate, and stared at it in complete awe.
She's beauty, she's grace! This egg came out so stunning, I actually gasped.
The perfect yolk?? The CRISPY FETA CRUST?!?! I'm drooling.
But wait, there's more! Of course, you can totally eat the egg on its own, but I toasted up a tortilla (you can also use bread), put that gorgeous feta-fried egg on top, and then just ate it as is because I wanted to feel out ~the vibes~.
Finally, after the extremely long five minutes it took to make this, it was time for the taste test:
OMG, it was so good. As someone who always needs something crunchy in their meals, this crispy feta hit the spot immaculately. The warm and chewy tortilla made the perfect vessel for the salty cheese, the red pepper flakes brought on a little spice, and the rich yolk from the egg tied the whole dish together by acting as a sauce.
I gave it a 10/10 — and that's just from eating it plain! So of course I had to make it two more times. In Grace's original video, she eats her feta-fried egg on a tortilla with mashed avocado and lime. Though that sounds heavenly, I didn't have any avocados — and that's what makes this recipe so great. "The idea is that it's easy and you can use what you've got on hand," Grace told BuzzFeed. And that's exactly what I did.
I took a gander around the kitchen, looking for what I could add to take this already extremely satisfying dish to the next level. Before I knew it, I had two different variations of the same recipe.
In fact, other TikTokers are sharing how they like to add some razzle-dazzle to their feta-fried eggs, and now I have a whole week of meal ideas.
There are so many ways to play around with this recipe — Grace tried it once using chili crisp, and another time using pesto. "I would absolutely recommend this to anyone in need of a quick, well-balanced meal," Grace explained. "It's a lifesaver during busy days when you barely have time for lunch, or on nights when you haven't made a dinner plan but still want something homemade."
So, do these feta-fried eggs live up to the hype? Uh, yeah, absolutely. The recipe is so simple, takes no longer than five minutes to make, and is so, so tasty. If you ever need a quick meal because you're on a time crunch, or if you're just hangry, these feta-fried eggs are the way to go!
If you plan on trying out these feta-fried eggs, here are some tips to keep in mind:
— Opt for a block of feta or feta packed in brine for a more readily melt.
— 6-inch flour or corn tortillas are the perfect size.
— If you're unsure whether or not the pan is hot enough, toss a piece of feta in there. If it sizzles, the pan is ready.
— If the cheese is browning faster than the egg is cooking, it's okay to lower the heat.
Would you try these viral feta-fried eggs? What ingredients would you add if you made this recipe? Let me know in the comments and we can all meal plan together!
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