Description
A delightful dish featuring flaky pastry filled with creamy spinach and cheese, topped with eggs, perfect for brunch or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Puff Pastry (homemade optional)
- 1 large Egg Wash (Beaten Egg, optional)
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 cups Spinach (or kale/Swiss chard)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (substitute with ricotta for a lighter option)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (or grated Cheddar/nutritional yeast for dairy-free)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil (or neutral oil)
- 1 small Shallot (or onion)
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface, then cut it into squares or circles.
- Place the pastry on a lined baking tray.
- Brush the pastry with beaten egg if desired.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and add chopped shallots and minced garlic, cooking until soft.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, then remove from heat to cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, then add the cooled spinach.
- Spoon the mixture onto each pastry piece and create a well for the eggs.
- Crack an egg into each well and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until pastry is golden and eggs are set to your liking.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use fresh herbs in the filling. Experiment with different cheeses. Make sure not to overcook the eggs for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 280mg