Description
This Vegan Cordon Bleu recipe features Gardein Chick’n scallopini sandwiches filled with vegan Swiss cheese, coated in a flavorful mayo-Dijon mixture, breaded with Just Egg and Panko breadcrumbs, then baked to golden perfection. Served with a tangy vegan mayo and Dijon mustard sauce on the side, this plant-based take on the classic French dish offers a crispy, cheesy, and satisfying meal ready in 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegan Chicken
- 4 Gardein Chick’n Scallopini, thawed
Vegan Cheese
- 2 slices vegan Swiss cheese (such as Daiya), cut in half
Coating
- 3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Breading
- 1 cup Just Egg
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- Oil spray
Sauce on the Side
- Vegan mayonnaise
- Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Thaw Chick’n: Thaw the Gardein Chick’n scallopini in the refrigerator overnight to ensure they are fully defrosted and ready for assembly.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 370°F (188°C) to get it ready for baking the cordon bleu.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Take one half-slice of vegan Swiss cheese and layer it between two pieces of Chick’n scallopini to form a sandwich, creating the classic cordon bleu structure.
- Prepare Coating Mixture: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the vegan mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until smooth, which will add flavor and help the breading adhere.
- Coat Sandwiches: Using a brush, evenly apply the mayo-Dijon mixture over both sides of each Chick’n and cheese sandwich to prepare them for breading.
- Bread Sandwiches: Dip each sandwich first into Just Egg to moisten, then coat thoroughly with Panko breadcrumbs to achieve a crispy crust.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the breaded sandwiches on a parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly spray with oil to promote browning and prevent sticking.
- Bake: Bake the sandwiches in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then gently flip each one and bake for an additional 15 minutes until they are golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Serve the vegan cordon bleu hot with extra vegan mayo and Dijon mustard sauce on the side for dipping, enhancing the flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the Gardein Chick’n scallopini are fully thawed before assembling to avoid tearing.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Flip sandwiches carefully halfway through baking to maintain their shape and achieve even crispiness.
- The sauce on the side can be adjusted to taste by mixing different ratios of vegan mayo and Dijon mustard.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the Panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs and verify other ingredients comply.
