Description
Baked Eggs Napoleon is a rich and elegant brunch dish made with flaky puff pastry, creamy eggs, melted cheese, and fresh herbs. This easy yet impressive recipe delivers a perfect balance of crispy, creamy, and savory flavors—ideal for weekend brunch or a cozy breakfast upgrade.
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 puff pastry
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into rectangles.
- Grease ramekins or a baking dish with butter.
- Place pastry rectangles into each dish, layering if desired.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, thyme, and chives.
- Stir in most of the shredded cheese, reserving some for topping.
- Pour egg mixture into pastry-lined dishes, filling just below the rim.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until eggs are set and tops are golden.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use cold puff pastry for best flakiness.
- Mix cheeses like cheddar and gruyere for deeper flavor.
- Add cooked bacon, spinach, or mushrooms for variation.
- Avoid overbaking to keep eggs soft and creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 230 mg