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Cheesy Shakshuka

Recipe by Shifa on InstagramAdded 29 October 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A vibrant, cheesy take on classic shakshuka, featuring ripe tomatoes, onions, and a melty cheese sauce that cradles four perfectly cooked eggs. Fresh dill adds a bright herbal finish, making this a quick and satisfying breakfast or brunch dish.

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Cheesy Shakshuka by Shifa, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Add the whole red tomatoes to a stainless steel pan and begin heating.

  2. Add the chopped white onion to the pan and stir together with the tomatoes.

  3. Stir the tomatoes and onion mixture in the pan.

  4. Add tomato paste to the pan and stir until fully incorporated.

  5. Stir the mixture again to combine the paste.

  6. Add shredded cheese to the sauce and stir until it melts into the tomato mixture.

  7. Crack the eggs into the pan, letting the whites and yolks settle in the sauce.

  8. Cover the pan with a lid and let the eggs cook in the cheesy tomato sauce.

  9. Sprinkle fresh dill over the eggs just before serving.

Tips while you cook

Combine base ingredients first
Stir the whole tomatoes and chopped onion together before adding tomato paste.
Cover to finish eggs
Place a lid on the pan while the eggs cook in the sauce.
Add dill at the end
Sprinkle fresh dill over the eggs just before serving.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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