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Baked Eggs Napoleon

Baked Eggs Napoleon: A Cozy Brunch You’ll Adore

Baked Eggs Napoleon is a uniquely elegant brunch recipe combining creamy spinach and runny yolks in flaky pastry cups.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Puff Pastry Cups
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Frozen variety, thawed
  • 1 large Egg (beaten) For egg wash
For the Savory Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium Shallot (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh preferred
  • 6 ounces Fresh Spinach (roughly chopped) Substitute with kale if desired
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese (softened) Can swap with Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half if desired
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Gruyère can be substituted
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Adds warmth to the filling
For the Main Dish
  • 4 large Eggs Farm-fresh preferred
  • to taste Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Chives For garnish

Equipment

  • ramekins
  • Skillet
  • oven
  • round cutter

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Baked Eggs Napoleon
  1. Begin by thawing your frozen puff pastry according to the package instructions. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) while greasing four 4-inch ramekins with a light coat of non-stick spray or butter.
  2. Once the pastry is thawed, roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a round cutter to stamp out circles slightly larger than the ramekins.
  3. To blind bake the pastry shells, line each filled ramekin with parchment paper and fill them with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté shallot and garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in cream cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan, and nutmeg.
  5. Spoon the creamy spinach mixture evenly into the baked pastry shells. Create a small well in the center of each filling and crack a large egg into each.
  6. In a small bowl, beat an egg and brush it over the exposed pastry edges. Optional: sprinkle everything bagel seasoning or your favorite herbs.
  7. Return the ramekins to the oven and bake for 12-18 minutes until the whites are set and yolks remain runny.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with freshly chopped chives and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Baked Eggs Napoleon recipe is a feast for the eyes and taste buds! Customize with different vegetables or cheese as desired.

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