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Baked Eggs Napoleon

Baked Eggs Napoleon: Irresistibly Creamy Comfort Brunch Delight

Baked Eggs Napoleon is an effortless yet elegant brunch recipe featuring creamy baked eggs in flaky puff pastry with savory spinach, perfect for any occasion.
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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: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Puff Pastry Cups
  • 1 package Puff Pastry Use store-bought for quick, flaky layers.
For the Creamy Filling
  • 4 large Egg Choose large eggs for rich, creamy yolks.
  • 2 cups Spinach Fresh or sautéed.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Substitute with mascarpone for a twist.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute half-and-half for a lighter option.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Enhances flavor.
  • 1 small Shallot Finely chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Optional, adds warmth.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For Assembly and Finishing
  • 1 large Egg Wash Whisked egg for brushing.
  • 2 tablespoons Everything Bagel Seasoning For topping.
  • 2 tablespoons Chives Freshly chopped for garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • ramekins
  • Parchment Paper
  • Pie Weights

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Thaw puff pastry according to package instructions and preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease four 4-inch ramekins.
  2. Roll out the thawed puff pastry to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out four rounds larger than the ramekins and press into the greased ramekins.
  3. Blind bake the pastry by lining with parchment and adding pie weights. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden. Return to oven for 3-5 minutes after removing weights.
  4. Sauté shallots and garlic until fragrant, add spinach until wilted. Stir in cream cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan, nutmeg, and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Spoon filling into pastry shells and crack an egg on top of each. Season eggs with salt and pepper.
  6. Whisk an egg and brush the mixture on pastry edges. Sprinkle Everything bagel seasoning on top.
  7. Bake for 12-18 minutes, monitoring the eggs until whites are set but yolks remain slightly jiggly.
  8. Garnish with chives and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chilling the pastry helps maintain its flaky texture. Don't skip blind baking to avoid soggy pastry. Monitor baking to achieve preferred egg yolk texture.

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