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Baked Eggs Napoleon

Savory Baked Eggs Napoleon: The Ultimate Brunch Delight

Baked Eggs Napoleon is a delightful brunch dish combining flaky pastry cups, rich spinach filling, and perfectly baked eggs.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry Shells
  • 2 sheets Frozen Puff Pastry Thawed to avoid cracking
  • 1 large Beaten Egg For egg wash
For the Spinach Filling
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can substitute with butter
  • 1 medium Shallot Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach Roughly chopped, can swap with other greens
  • 8 ounces Softened Cream Cheese Can substitute with ricotta
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Milk can be used for a lighter alternative
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Can use Pecorino as a sharper option
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Optional
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper Essential for seasoning
For Assembly and Garnish
  • 4 large Eggs Use organic or pasture-raised for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Chives

Equipment

  • Oven
  • ramekins
  • Skillet
  • Round Cutter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease four 4-inch ramekins.
  2. Roll out puff pastry and cut six circles, press into ramekins with slight overhang.
  3. Line each shell with parchment and fill with pie weights; bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
  4. Sauté shallots and garlic in olive oil for 3-4 minutes, add spinach until wilted, then mix in cream cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  5. Divide spinach filling into shells, crack an egg into each shell, add salt and pepper.
  6. Brush pastry edges with beaten egg, return to oven and bake for 12-18 minutes until whites are set.
  7. Garnish with chopped chives and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 12gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 240mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best served fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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