Description
Baked Eggs Napoleon is a simple and impressive breakfast dish. You combine eggs, cream, cheese, and herbs in puff pastry for a rich and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, gruyere, or your choice)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped
- 2 sheets of puff pastry
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut into rectangles based on your desired serving size.
- Butter a baking dish or individual ramekins to prevent sticking.
- Place a pastry rectangle into each greased dish. You can layer additional pastry rectangles for a more impressive height if desired.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, thyme, and chives until well blended.
- Stir in the shredded cheese, reserving some for topping.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture into the pastry cases, filling them just shy of the rim.
- Sprinkle the reserved cheese over the top of each filled pastry.
- Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until the egg is set and golden.
- Let the Baked Eggs Napoleon cool for about 5-10 minutes before serving to set completely.
- Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top before serving for extra freshness.
Notes
- You can use different types of cheese based on your preference.
- Adjust the baking time depending on your oven and desired egg consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Napoleon
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 200mg