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Baked Eggs Napoleon

Baked Eggs Napoleon: Elevate Your Brunch Game Today

Baked Eggs Napoleon is a delightful brunch dish layering flaky pastry, creamy spinach, and rich baked eggs, perfect for a cozy gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Puff Pastry Base
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry homemade or store-bought
  • 1 large Egg (beaten) for gloss on pastry
For the Spinach Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium Shallot finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach washed
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg freshly grated if possible
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For Topping & Garnish
  • 4 large Large Eggs for baking
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives chopped
  • to taste Everything Bagel Seasoning optional

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Thaw the puff pastry sheets at room temperature for 30-40 minutes until pliable.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. Cut puff pastry into squares, score the edges, and brush with beaten egg.
  4. Bake the pastry squares for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  5. In a skillet, heat olive oil, sauté shallots and garlic, then add fresh spinach until wilted.
  6. Mix sautéed spinach with cream cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  7. Spoon the creamy spinach filling into pastry squares and create indentations for eggs.
  8. Crack a large egg into each indentation, optionally sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
  9. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until whites are set and yolks are runny.
  10. Garnish with chopped chives and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, drain the spinach well to avoid soggy pastry, and feel free to customize fillings.

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