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A single golden-brown baked eggs napoleon on a gray plate, featuring a perfectly cooked sunny-side-up egg on top, garnished with chopped herbs. The layers of pastry are visible and a bit of yolk has started to run out.

baked eggs napoleon

Elegant, flaky, and impossibly easy — this Baked Eggs Napoleon layers crisp puff pastry with creamy baked eggs, spinach, prosciutto, and melted cheese, all finished with a drizzle of hollandaise. A French-style brunch classic that looks impressive but takes less than an hour from start to table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Pastry Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Dish
Cuisine: French-inspired, Modern Brunch
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet Puff pastry - thawed rolled out
  • 6 whole Eggs -room temperature preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Butter - for brushing pastry
  • 1 cup Baby spinach - wilted lightly
  • 1 medium Tomato - thinly sliced patted dry
  • 6 slices Prosciutto or ham - crisped until crunchy
  • ½ cup Gruyère cheese - freshly grated
  • 1 cup Hollandaise sauce - warmed for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice -to brighten sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley - chopped for garnish
  • Salt & pepper - to taste
  • optional ¼ cup Sautéed mushrooms - or caramelized onions
  • optional ¼ cup Roasted red peppers - or goat cheese for variation

Equipment

  • 1 Ramekins (6 oz) (For baking eggs evenly)
  • 1 Large Baking Sheet (For pastry rounds)
  • 1 Round cookie cutter (3 inch) (Or use a glass to cut circles)
  • 1 Pastry Brush (For buttering pastry)
  • 1 Small sauté pan (To wilt spinach)

Method
 

  1. A flaky, layered brunch dish with puff pastry, creamy baked eggs, spinach, prosciutto, and Gruyère, finished with warm hollandaise. Elegant yet simple to make.
  2. Golden, tender biscuits with crispy tops and buttery, pull-apart layers. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or anytime comfort food.
  3. Savory biscuits packed with sharp cheddar, fresh herbs, and buttery layers — great alongside soups, stews, or eggs.
    Small white ramekins filled with baked eggs, each with a golden yolk and lightly set whites, sprinkled with chopped herbs and black pepper. The edges are slightly browned and crispy.
  4. A luxurious twist with smoked salmon, cream cheese, dill, and capers stacked between puff pastry layers for a sophisticated brunch bite.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 17gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 260mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 210mgIron: 2mg

Notes

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