Chickpea Cordon Bleu Skillet (Vegetarian)

Name: Chickpea Cordon Bleu Skillet (Vegetarian)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp unsalted butter; 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard; ½ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese; 2 15-oz cans chickpeas; 1 5.5 oz package vegan ham-style slices; 3 slices Swiss cheese; 1 Tbsp unsalted butter; 1 cup panko; ½ tsp ground black pepper

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
6 servings
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Chickpea Cordon Bleu Skillet (Vegetarian)

Soren Barrett

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Introducing chickpea cordon bleu: the cheesy, high-protein vegetarian casserole that's about to be your new weeknight go-to. Packed with hearty chickpeas and creamy layers baked to golden, bubbly perfection, this is pure comfort food bliss, folks. (Bonus: it's ready in under 45 minutes!)

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Ingredients

Servings

Filling

2 Tbsp unsalted butter 28 g
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 20 g
2 cups milk 2%, whole, or plant-based, warmed, 475 mL
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 30 g
½ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese 50 g
2 15-oz cans chickpeas drained, 425 g cans
1 5.5 oz package vegan ham-style slices chopped, some brands to look for include Simple Truth, Lightlife, and Tofurky, 155 g
3 slices Swiss cheese torn into large pieces

Crispy Topping

1 Tbsp unsalted butter melted, 14 g
1 cup panko 50 g
½ tsp ground black pepper

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Instructions

Sauce: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Warm 2 cups milk in the microwave (or on the stove) just until lukewarm. Melt 2 Tbsp unsalted butter in an oven-safe skillet, then whisk in 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour. Drizzle in the milk while whisking, then whick in 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard and ½ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese.
Fillings: Remove pan from heat, and stir in 2 15-oz cans chickpeas (drained) and 1 5.5 oz package vegan ham-style slices (chopped).
Top It: Tear the 3 slices Swiss cheese into pieces and top pan with them.Melt 1 Tbsp unsalted butter (in the microwave or on the stove), and mix it with 1 cup panko and ½ tsp ground black pepper. Sprinkle mixture over the cheese.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until top is golden brown and filling is bubbling at the edges. Serve warm!

Notes

If you don't have an oven-safe skillet, prepare the sauce and fillings in any pan. Then, transfer everything to a baking dish and top with cheese and breadcrumbs.
To make a vegan chickpea cordon bleu, use plant-based butter, non-dairy milk, vegan Parmesan, and vegan Swiss cheese (or a similar option).
For a gluten-free option, swap the all-purpose flour for a 1:1 gluten-free blend, and use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs for the topping.
You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For the crispiest topping, reheat individual portions in the oven at 375°F (190°C) to keep that golden crunch.
This vegetarian cordon bleu also freezes beautifully! Let it cool completely, then wrap it in foil or transfer to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.