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Baked Eggs Napoleon: A Delicious & Easy Brunch Recipe

Baked Eggs Napoleon: A Delicious & Easy Brunch Recipe
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Baked Eggs Napoleon is an elegant and easy-to-make brunch recipe featuring flaky puff pastry filled with creamy spinach, cheese, and perfectly baked eggs. This savory dish combines a buttery crust with flavorful spinach and garlic filling, topped with eggs baked to your preferred doneness. Perfect for weekend brunch or a special breakfast gathering.

Ingredients

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Puff Pastry Base

  • 1 package (14.1 oz) frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Everything bagel seasoning (optional)

Spinach Filling

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 10 ounces fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Eggs and Garnish

  • 4 large eggs
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Thaw Puff Pastry: Thaw puff pastry sheets at room temperature for 30-40 minutes until pliable but still cold, ensuring they are easy to work with but maintain their structure.
  2. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
  3. Cut Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, unfold the thawed puff pastry and cut each sheet into four equal squares, resulting in eight squares total.
  4. Score Pastry Squares: Lightly score a smaller square inside each square, about 1/2 inch from the edge, being careful not to cut all the way through; this will help the edges puff up properly.
  5. Egg Wash and Season: Brush each square’s top with beaten egg for a golden finish, then sprinkle the edges with everything bagel seasoning if desired for added flavor and texture.
  6. Bake Puff Pastry: Arrange squares on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Remove and let cool slightly before pressing down the centers to form wells.
  7. Sauté Shallots and Garlic: Heat olive oil over medium heat, add finely chopped shallots and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  8. Cook Spinach: Add chopped spinach to the skillet in batches, cooking and stirring occasionally for 5-7 minutes until wilted. Transfer spinach to a colander and press out excess moisture to avoid soggy filling.
  9. Mix Spinach Filling: Return spinach to the skillet or transfer to a bowl. Stir in cream cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper, mixing until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  10. Fill Pastry Shells: Spoon the spinach mixture into the wells created in each puff pastry square, smoothing the filling evenly.
  11. Create Egg Indentations: Make a small indentation in the center of the spinach filling of each shell to hold the eggs securely.
  12. Add Eggs: Carefully crack one egg into each indentation. Season each egg with salt and pepper to taste.
  13. Bake Eggs Napoleon: Return the filled pastry squares to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but yolks remain runny. Adjust baking time for desired yolk consistency.
  14. Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then garnish with freshly chopped chives. Serve immediately to enjoy the eggs warm and the pastry crisp.

Notes

  • Thaw puff pastry just until pliable but still cold to prevent it from becoming too soft and sticky.
  • Pressing out excess moisture from spinach prevents sogginess in the filling.
  • For firmer yolks, bake the eggs a few minutes longer.
  • Everything bagel seasoning is optional, but it adds a nice savory crunch to the pastry edges.
  • This recipe can be prepared ahead to the filling stage and assembled just before baking for freshness.
  • Use fresh chives or substitute with parsley for garnish if preferred.

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Keywords: Baked eggs, puff pastry, spinach, brunch recipe, easy brunch, eggs napoleon

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