Dinner

Easy Spicy Baked Eggs Recipe

ByJack Voss December 25, 2025December 25, 2025

Introduction

This Easy Spicy Baked Eggs recipe is a flavorful and comforting dish perfect for breakfast or a light dinner. With a rich tomato and chili base, the eggs bake gently to creamy perfection, creating a deliciously spicy meal that’s simple to prepare.

A black skillet filled with a cooked dish shows a single bright yellow egg yolk on top, surrounded by white egg whites. Around the edges and partially under the egg whites is a deep red tomato sauce mixed with chunks of red bell pepper and browned bits. Green chopped herbs are scattered over the egg and sauce, adding a fresh contrast. A silver spoon with an ornate handle rests inside the skillet, partially submerged in the sauce. Next to this skillet is another similar skillet with the same dish, both placed on a white marbled surface with small green herb pieces scattered around. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Onion
2 cloves Garlic
1 Red Chili Pepper
2 tablespoons Harissa Paste
1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1 can Diced Tomatoes
Salt to taste
2 Eggs
Fresh Parsley to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Step 2: Heat a non-stick oven-proof frying pan over medium heat.
Step 3: Add the olive oil and chopped onion to the pan. Fry for a few minutes until the onion softens and begins to turn golden. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes.
Step 4: Stir in the chopped red chili pepper, harissa paste, and smoked paprika. Cook for about 5 minutes until the pepper softens.
Step 5: Pour in the diced tomatoes and stir well. Let the mixture simmer for 5-10 minutes until thickened. Season with salt to taste.
Step 6: Crack the eggs directly over the tomato mixture in the oven-proof pan, or divide the mixture into two oven-proof dishes and crack an egg into each.
Step 7: Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, until the eggs are cooked to your preference.
Step 8: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.

Tips & Variations

For a milder option, reduce the amount of chili pepper or use sweet paprika instead of smoked paprika.
Add crumbled feta or goat cheese on top before baking for extra richness.
Use fresh tomatoes instead of canned, especially when they are in season, for a fresher taste.
Serve with warm pita bread or toasted baguette slices to soak up the spicy sauce.

Storage

Store leftover baked eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a microwave or oven until warmed through, but note that reheating may slightly change the texture of the eggs. It’s best enjoyed fresh.