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Baked Eggs Napoleon: The Ultimate Elegant Breakfast That Impresses Every Time

Elegant layered breakfast with flaky puff pastry, perfectly baked eggs, and rich hollandaise sauce

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed,
  • 4 large fresh eggs,
  • 4 tablespoons butter,
  • 2 egg yolks (for hollandaise),
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice,
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream,
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped,
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika,
  • Salt and white pepper to taste,
  • 1 egg beaten (for wash)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut thawed puff pastry into 4 equal rectangles. Place on prepared baking sheet.
  • Brush pastry rectangles with beaten egg wash for golden color.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes until golden and puffed. Create wells in centers.
  • Carefully crack one egg into each pastry well. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Return to oven for 8-10 minutes until whites are set but yolks slightly runny.
  • Meanwhile, whisk egg yolks with lemon juice. Slowly add melted butter while whisking.
  • Season hollandaise with salt and white pepper.
  • Serve immediately topped with hollandaise, chives, and paprika.