Description
Baked Eggs Napoleon With Hollandaise Sauce is a savory, elegant brunch dish featuring layers of crispy bacon, cheesy potatoes, and creamy eggs, all topped with a rich, buttery Hollandaise sauce. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for special mornings or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Baked Eggs
2 tablespoons butter, softened or melted
4 large eggs
4 slices precooked bacon
½ cup grated cheese (cheddar, gruyère, or your favorite)
1 cup precooked hash browns or tater tots
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Hollandaise Sauce
½ cup melted butter, cooled slightly
5 egg yolks
2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and pepper (or lemon pepper) to taste
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
Instructions
Prepare and Preheat
Preheat your oven to 400°F (about 200°C). Lightly coat four ramekins or a muffin tin with the 2 tablespoons of butter to prevent sticking.Assemble the Bases
Line the inner edges of each ramekin with a slice of the precooked bacon. Divide the precooked hash browns (or fried potatoes/tater tots) evenly among the ramekins, pressing them into the bottom. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the potatoes.Add the Eggs and Bake
Gently crack one egg into each ramekin on top of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 18–20 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your liking. For a runnier yolk, aim for the shorter cooking time; for fully set yolks, add a few minutes more. Let the ramekins rest for about 5 minutes after baking.Make the Hollandaise Sauce
In a small saucepan, bring 1–2 inches of water to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat. In a heatproof bowl (that can sit on the pan without touching the water), whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice until the mixture is slightly thickened and doubled in volume—about 1–2 minutes.Remove the bowl from the heat, and very slowly drizzle in the melted, cooled butter, whisking continuously. Return the bowl over the simmering water and whisk a bit more until the sauce thickens. If it gets too thick, whisk in a few drops of lemon juice. Stir in cayenne pepper, salt and pepper (or lemon pepper), and chopped parsley.
Serve
Spoon the Hollandaise over each baked egg Napoleon, garnish with extra parsley, and serve immediately
Notes
Best served immediately.
Hollandaise sauce should not be stored more than 1 hour.
Adjust baking time for softer or firmer yolks.
Use ramekins or a muffin tin—just ensure it’s well greased.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Protein: 20 g