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Baked Eggs Napoleon

Baked Eggs Napoleon: Your New Favorite Comfort Brunch Dish

Baked Eggs Napoleon combines flaky pastry, creamy spinach, and nutty Gruyere cheese. Enjoy a customizable and comforting brunch dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 package Puff Pastry Use frozen sheets, thaw before using.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For greasing ramekins.
For the Filling
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach Substitutes: kale or Swiss chard.
  • 1 cup Gruyere Cheese Substitutes: cheddar or goat cheese.
  • 4 slices Prosciutto or Cooked Ham Substitutes: crumbled bacon or sausage.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Substitute: half-and-half or dairy-free creamer.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Optional but recommended.
  • 1 medium Shallot Substitute: onion if needed.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Substitute: garlic powder if in a pinch.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Omit if sensitive.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chives or Parsley Use any favorite herbs.

Equipment

  • Ramekins
  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Thaw puff pastry according to package instructions and preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease ramekins with unsalted butter.
  2. Roll out thawed pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut circles for ramekins and press into them.
  3. Line pastry with parchment and fill with pie weights. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden; then remove weights and bake for 3-5 more minutes.
  4. In a skillet, heat butter and sauté shallots and garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in cream, parmesan, and nutmeg; season to taste.
  5. Fill each pastry shell with spinach mixture, leaving room for an egg on top. Crack an egg into each shell and season.
  6. Brush pastry edges with a beaten egg and return to oven. Bake for 12-18 minutes, depending on desired yolk doneness.
  7. Cool briefly, garnish with herbs, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Experiment with different cheeses, vegetables, or proteins to customize your dish.

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