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Baked Eggs Napoleon

Baked Eggs Napoleon

Elegant baked eggs napoleon made with crispy layered potatoes, melted cheese, and runny yolks — a restaurant-quality brunch that’s easy to make at home.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine American, French
Servings 6 servings
Calories 360 kcal

Equipment

  • Mandoline Slicer
  • Jumbo muffin tin or ramekins
  • Mixing bowl
  • sharp knife
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes Very thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoon Olive oil or melted butter For coating potatoes
  • 1 cup Gruyere or Swiss cheese Shredded
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese Grated
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme Adds flavor depth
  • Salt and black pepper To taste
  • 6 large Eggs For topping each napoleon
  • 2 tablespoon Heavy cream Optional, adds richness
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh chives or green onions Chopped, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley Chopped
  • Smoked paprika Optional, for color
  • Hollandaise sauce Optional, for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Cut potatoes thin with mandoline; soak and dry.
  • Toss with oil, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Arrange potatoes in muffin cups, sprinkling cheese.
  • Bake at 400°F for 35–40 minutes until golden.
  • Crack one egg into each stack’s center.
  • Bake 8–10 minutes for runny yolks.
  • Top with herbs, paprika, and optional hollandaise.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 210gCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 17gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 235mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 610mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 410IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Baked Eggs Napoleon, brunch, cheese, easy recipe, eggs, potatoes
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