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Baked Eggs Napoleon

Baked Eggs Napoleon: Your Sophisticated Brunch Awaits

Baked Eggs Napoleon is a sophisticated dish that elevates your brunch game with its flaky pastry and creamy filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 ramekins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Thaw properly before use
For the Filling
  • 4 large Eggs Fresh eggs enhance flavor
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Can substitute with asparagus or cherry tomatoes
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Can substitute with ricotta or goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with milk or a non-dairy alternative
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Gruyere or cheddar are excellent alternatives
  • 1 medium Shallot Can substitute with yellow onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic Can use garlic powder as a substitute
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg Can be omitted if not preferred
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to personal preference
  • to taste Pepper Adjust according to personal preference
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Chives Can substitute with scallions or parsley

Equipment

  • Oven
  • ramekins
  • Skillet
  • Pastry brush
  • round cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease ramekins with butter.
  2. Roll out thawed puff pastry sheets to 1/8 inch thickness and cut circles to fit in ramekins.
  3. Blind bake puff pastry with parchment paper and pie weights for 12-15 minutes, then remove weights and bake another 3-5 minutes.
  4. Sauté minced shallot and garlic in olive oil, add spinach until wilted, then mix in cream cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  5. Spoon filling into pastry cups, crack an egg on top, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  6. Brush beaten egg around pastry edges for a golden sheen.
  7. Bake assembled ramekins for an additional 12-18 minutes until eggs are set to your liking.
  8. Garnish with chopped chives and serve hot in ramekins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ramekinCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 12gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold until ready to work with, and monitor baking time closely for perfect yolk consistency.

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