Start your day right with butternut and feta egg cups

These butternut and feta egg cups bake into soft, savoury portions packed with roasted sweetness and creamy feta.

May 28, 2026

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Start your day right with butternut and feta egg cups — Roasted butternut and tangy feta come together in these easy egg cups.

Egg cups are the kind of recipe you make once and then keep repeating. They are simple, protein-packed, and easy to grab from the fridge. Roasted butternut adds natural sweetness, while feta brings a salty bite that balances the eggs. Ideal for lunches, snacks or a quick breakfast. Recipe compliments of Rediscover Dairy.

Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 30 minutes | Serves: 6

Ingredients

500 g butternut, cubed
5 ml olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 large eggs
80 ml full-cream plain yoghurt
10 ml chopped parsley
5 ml dried rosemary
5 ml onion powder
2.5 ml paprika
100 g feta
Extra parsley, optional

Method

Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss butternut with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes until tender. Cool slightly.
Whisk eggs, yoghurt, herbs and spices. Season to taste.
Stir in feta and roasted butternut.
Reduce oven to 180°C and grease a muffin tin. Divide mixture evenly.
Bake for 20 minutes until set. Rest for 5 minutes before removing. Garnish with parsley.

May 28, 2026

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