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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 a delightful and easy brunch recipe featuring flaky puff pastry shells filled with a creamy spinach mixture and topped with perfectly baked eggs. This elegant yet simple dish combines the savory flavors of garlic, shallots, Parmesan, and nutmeg for a satisfying breakfast or brunch treat that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients

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Puff Pastry and Egg Wash

  • 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

Baking Eggs

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

Instructions

  1. Thaw Puff Pastry: Allow puff pastry sheets to thaw at room temperature for 30-40 minutes until they become pliable but remain cold.
  2. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Cut Pastry Squares: Unfold the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut each sheet into four equal squares, making eight squares total.
  4. Score Pastry Squares: Lightly score a smaller square inside each large square, about 1/2 inch from the edge, being careful not to cut all the way through the dough.
  5. Egg Wash and Season: Brush the top of each square with the beaten egg and sprinkle the edges with everything bagel seasoning if desired.
  6. Bake Pastry Shells: Place the puff pastry squares on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
  7. Create Wells: Let the baked shells cool slightly, then gently press down the center of each to create a well for the filling.
  8. Sauté Shallots and Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped shallot and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  9. Cook Spinach: Add spinach to the skillet, stirring occasionally, and cook until wilted, about 5-7 minutes. Add spinach in batches if necessary.
  10. Drain Spinach: Transfer the cooked spinach to a colander and press out excess moisture to prevent watery filling.
  11. Mix Filling: Return spinach to the skillet or a bowl. Add softened cream cheese, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  12. Combine Filling: Stir the mixture until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  13. Fill Pastry Shells: Spoon the creamy spinach filling into the wells of each baked puff pastry shell.
  14. Create Egg Indentations: Make a small indentation in the center of the spinach filling to hold the egg.
  15. Add Eggs: Carefully crack one egg into each indentation and season with salt and pepper.
  16. Bake with Eggs: Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny.
  17. Garnish and Serve: Let the Baked Eggs Napoleon cool slightly, garnish with freshly chopped chives, and serve immediately for a delicious brunch.

Notes

  • Make sure to press out excess moisture from the spinach to avoid soggy pastry.
  • For firmer yolks, bake eggs slightly longer, but be careful not to overcook.
  • Everything bagel seasoning adds a flavorful crust but can be omitted for a more neutral taste.
  • Use fresh spinach for best flavor and texture; frozen spinach can be an alternative if well drained.
  • This recipe can be prepared ahead by making the spinach filling and baking the pastry shells in advance, then assembling and baking eggs just before serving.

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