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Baked Eggs Napoleon

Baked Eggs Napoleon: Luxurious Brunch in Minutes

Baked Eggs Napoleon is a luxurious brunch dish that transforms lazy mornings into gourmet experiences with creamy spinach and savory cheeses in puff pastry.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry Cups
  • 2 sheets Frozen Puff Pastry Thaw before use
For the Spinach Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium Shallot Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach Can substitute with kale
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Can substitute with ricotta
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Can substitute with Gruyere
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg Enhances flavor
For the Eggs
  • 4 large Eggs Adjust yolk firmness to preference
For the Final Touches
  • to taste Salt Essential for flavor
  • to taste Pepper Essential for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Chives For garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Ramekins
  • Skillet
  • pastry brush

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to package instructions, then preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease ramekins.
  2. Roll out the thawed puff pastry to about 1/8 inch thick, cut into circles and press into prepared ramekins.
  3. Blind bake the pastry shells with parchment and weights for 12-15 minutes, then bake for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté shallots and garlic until fragrant, then add spinach, and mix in cream cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan, and nutmeg.
  5. Fill pastry shells with the spinach mixture, carefully crack an egg on top of each.
  6. Beat an egg for wash and brush edges of pastry before adding seasoning around the edges.
  7. Bake assembled Napoleon for 12-18 minutes, checking yolk doneness at the 12-minute mark.
  8. Let cool, garnish with chives and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 13gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Expert tips for Baked Eggs Napoleon include ensuring even rolling of pastry, proper use of weights for blind baking, and monitoring egg doneness closely.

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