Description
Baked Eggs Napoleon transforms typical brunch into something special with flaky puff pastry, creamy spinach and cheese, and perfectly baked eggs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14.1 oz) frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Everything bagel seasoning (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 oz fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large eggs
- Fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unfold the thawed puff pastry and cut into 4 equal squares. On each square, score a 1/2-inch border around the edges with a knife, being careful not to cut all the way through. Brush the pastry borders with the beaten egg wash.
- Bake the puff pastry squares for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly puffed and golden brown on the edges. Remove from oven and gently press down the center of each pastry with the back of a spoon to create a well.
- While pastry bakes, heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced shallot for 2 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, 3-5 minutes. Transfer spinach to a colander and press out as much excess liquid as possible.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth. Fold in the squeezed spinach mixture.
- Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
- Spoon the creamy spinach mixture evenly into the wells of the partially baked puff pastry squares. Make a slight indentation in the center of each filling.
- Carefully crack one large egg into the center of each spinach-filled pastry. Season each egg with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your desired runniness. Keep an eye on the pastry edges to prevent over-browning.
- Carefully remove from the oven. Garnish immediately with fresh chopped chives and, if desired, a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning. Serve warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg