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Baked Eggs Napoleon Brunch Stack

An elegant layered brunch dish featuring baked eggs, toasted bread, sautéed greens, and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 stacks
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Brunch Stack
  • 4 slices thick-cut bread toasted
  • 4 eggs large
  • 2 cups spinach fresh
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Gruyère or Swiss
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 0.25 cup milk or cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Toast bread slices until golden and crisp.
  3. Sauté spinach in butter until just wilted. Season lightly.
  4. Whisk milk, mustard, salt, and pepper together.
  5. Layer bread, spinach, and cheese in the baking dish.
  6. Crack one egg onto each stack and spoon milk mixture over top.
  7. Bake 12–15 minutes until whites are set.
  8. Rest briefly, garnish, and serve warm.

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture.