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Baked Eggs Napoleon

Baked Eggs Napoleon: A Cozy Comfort for Your Brunch Table

Baked Eggs Napoleon is a delightful dish that combines flaky pastry with creamy, cheesy eggs, making it a must-try for brunch lovers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 4 large Eggs Free-range for best flavor
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half for a lighter twist
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar, Gruyere, or choice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground yields best results
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Use dried if fresh isn't available
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Chives Replace with green onions if needed
For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Ensure fully thawed before use
  • 1 tablespoon Butter For greasing; alternatively use non-stick spray
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Optional but highly recommended!

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish or Ramekins

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. On a floured surface, roll out your thawed puff pastry until it's about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into rectangles.
  3. Using butter, generously grease your baking dish or individual ramekins.
  4. Carefully press the prepared puff pastry into the greased dishes.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the large eggs, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, fresh thyme, and chopped chives.
  6. Gently fold in the shredded cheese into the egg mixture, reserving a bit for topping.
  7. Carefully pour the egg and cheese mixture into the pastry cases.
  8. Top each filled pastry with the reserved shredded cheese.
  9. Place your filled dishes in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  10. Once baked, let the Baked Eggs Napoleon cool for about 5-10 minutes.
  11. Garnish your Baked Eggs Napoleon with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 12gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Experiment with different cheeses or add sautéed vegetables to customize your Baked Eggs Napoleon.

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