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Baked Eggs Napoleon

Baked Eggs Napoleon: Elevate Your Brunch Game Effortlessly

Baked Eggs Napoleon is an elegant and simple dish perfect for brunch, featuring creamy spinach and savory cheese.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry Shells
  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry Use frozen sheets, thawed beforehand.
  • 1 Egg for wash Enhances the golden color; milk can be a substitute.
For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Essential for sautéing.
  • 1 medium Shallot Can substitute with onions or leeks.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach Can substitute kale.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Can substitute with ricotta or mascarpone.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Substitute with Pecorino if desired.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Optional.
  • 4 large Eggs The centerpiece of the dish.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Chives For garnish.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Ramekins
  • Skillet
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease four 4-inch ramekins with olive oil.
  2. Roll out the thawed puff pastry and cut circles to fit the ramekins, pressing gently into place.
  3. Blind bake the pastry shells filled with weights for 12-15 minutes until golden; remove weights and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  4. Sauté shallot and garlic in olive oil, add spinach until wilted, then stir in cream cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  5. Spoon the filling evenly into the baked shells and crack an egg on top of each.
  6. Brush the pastry edges with egg wash and season the eggs with salt and pepper.
  7. Bake for an additional 12-18 minutes until eggs reach your desired doneness.
  8. Garnish with chopped chives and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep your puff pastry cold for best texture and monitor the eggs closely during the final bake.

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