🍳 Eggstra Special Start: Baked Eggs with Welsh Cheese & Tomato

Warm, bubbling, and fresh from the oven — these baked eggs are the kind of brunch dreams are made of. Bursting with juicy tomatoes, melty Welsh cheese, and the peppery kick of fresh basil, they’re a comforting, flavour-packed dish that works for breakfast, brunch, or even supper.

Serve with crusty sourdough or fresh baguette to mop up every last bit.

🌿 What’s in it?

This rustic dish features:
✅ Free-range eggs baked until just-set
✅ Juicy tomatoes and sweet red peppers
✅ Creamy Welsh cheese like 
✅ Fresh basil and cracked black pepper

Hearty, wholesome, and full of flavour.

💡 Try This:

• Swap basil for thyme or oregano for a more Mediterranean flavour
• Add a spoonful of harissa or chilli flakes for heat
• Top with crispy pancetta or roasted mushrooms for a meaty twist

🍽️ Baked Eggs with Tomato, Welsh Cheese & Basil

Serves 2

🛍️ Ingredients:

• 4 free-range eggs
• 200g chopped cherry tomatoes (fresh or tinned)
• 1 red pepper, finely sliced
• 50g Welsh cheese (Caerphilly, Caws Preseli or Cheddar), crumbled or grated
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• Fresh basil leaves
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Crusty bread, to serve

🦄 Method:

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (fan 170°C).
2. In a small pan, heat olive oil and gently fry garlic and red pepper until softened.
3. Add chopped tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Divide tomato mixture between two small ovenproof ramekins or dishes.
5. Crack two eggs into each ramekin, then scatter over cheese and a few torn basil leaves.
6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but yolks are still runny.
7. Top with extra basil, cracked pepper, and serve with bread.

🌿 Tips:

• Use an oven-safe frying pan for a one-pan version
• Great with avocado slices or a side of rocket salad
• Make it dairy-free by using plant cheese or skipping cheese altogether

Welsh cheese, sunshine tomatoes, and golden eggs — this dish is simple, satisfying, and effortlessly impressive. 🍳🌿