Baked Eggs Napoleon
A delightful brunch dish featuring flaky puff pastry filled with creamy spinach and topped with perfectly baked eggs.
Ingredients
For the Puff Pastry
- 1 package 14.1 oz frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
- Everything bagel seasoning (optional)
For the Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 ounces fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the Topping
- 4 large eggs
- Fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients on your kitchen counter. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Thaw the puff pastry sheets at room temperature for about 30-40 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unfold the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into four equal squares.
- Brush the tops of each pastry square with the beaten egg.
Baking the Pastry
- Bake the pastry squares on the prepared baking sheet for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Making the Filling
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped shallots and sauté until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chopped spinach and stir until wilted.
- Press out excess moisture from the spinach and return it to the skillet.
- Add cream cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, and salt & pepper. Stir until smooth.
Assembling the Dish
- After the pastry has cooled slightly, create a well in the center of each square. Spoon in the spinach filling.
- Crack an egg into each well and season with salt and pepper.
Final Baking
- Return the pastries to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the egg whites are set but yolks are still runny.
Serving
- Garnish with fresh chopped chives and serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute cream cheese with ricotta or Greek yogurt.