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Baked Eggs Napoleon

Baked Eggs Napoleon: Effortless Elegance for Your Brunch Table

Baked Eggs Napoleon is a sophisticated brunch dish featuring flaky puff pastry cups and creamy spinach that will impress your guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 ramekins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Puff Pastry Cups
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Can substitute with homemade dough if preferred.
  • 4 large Egg Use fresh eggs for best flavor.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can switch to mascarpone for a different flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Replace with half-and-half for a lighter option.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Gruyère or cheddar are great substitutes.
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Kale or Swiss chard can be used as substitutes.
  • 2 tbsp Shallots Yellow onion works in a pinch if unavailable.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for flavor enhancement.
  • 1 dash Nutmeg Omit if not preferred.
  • to taste Salt Essential seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential seasoning.
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Chives Can substitute with parsley for a different flavor.

Equipment

  • Ramekins
  • oven
  • skillet
  • Round cutter
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Thaw puff pastry in the refrigerator for a few hours. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease four ramekins.
  2. Roll out puff pastry until 1/8-inch thick. Cut circles larger than ramekins and press into greased ramekins with some overhang.
  3. Line pastry shells with parchment and fill with weights. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden, then return for 3-5 minutes until crisp.
  4. Sauté shallots and garlic until fragrant. Add spinach until wilted, then mix in cream cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  5. Fill the baked pastry shells with spinach mixture and crack an egg on top of each, keeping yolk intact.
  6. Whisk an egg and brush edges of pastry shells to achieve a shiny finish. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Bake ramekins for 12-18 minutes until egg whites set and yolks are runny. Watch closely to avoid overcooking.
  8. Allow to cool slightly, garnish with chives, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ramekinCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 12gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish can be easily customized with different fillings and toppings to suit guest preferences.

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