Description
Experience a brunch feast with our Baked Eggs Napoleon, featuring flaky pastry, creamy spinach, and perfectly baked eggs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Frozen Puff Pastry Sheets (thaw before use)
- 1 large Egg (for wash)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (can substitute with butter)
- 1 small Shallot (substitute with yellow onion if needed)
- 2 cloves Garlic (fresh cloves preferred)
- 5 ounces Fresh Spinach (or kale/Swiss chard as alternatives)
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese (substitute with ricotta for lighter option)
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream (half-and-half is a lighter substitute)
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (Gruyère or sharp cheddar can work well)
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg (optional, but recommended)
- to taste Salt & Black Pepper (adjust to taste)
- 4 large Eggs (use farm-fresh for best flavor)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Chives (or parsley as substitute)
Instructions
- Thaw the puff pastry for 30-40 minutes, then preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the pastry sheets into 8 squares and use a knife to score the edges gently.
- Brush each pastry square with egg wash and, if desired, sprinkle with Everything Bagel seasoning. Bake for 12-15 minutes until they are puffed and golden brown.
- Once baked, gently press down the center of each pastry with a spoon to create a well for the filling.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté shallots until softened, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add fresh spinach to the pan, wilting it down until just tender. Drain any excess moisture, then mix in cream cheese, heavy cream, and spices until fully combined.
- Spoon the creamy spinach mixture into each well of the pastry squares, leaving a small indentation for the egg.
- Crack a large egg into the center of each filled pastry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Return the filled pastries to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the egg whites are set, but the yolks remain runny.
- Allow the pastries to cool slightly. Garnish with chopped fresh chives before serving warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg