Best 6 Basic Matzoh Brei Recipes

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Matzo brei is a traditional Jewish dish made from matzo, a type of unleavened flatbread. It is often served for breakfast or brunch, and can be made with a variety of different ingredients, including eggs, cheese, vegetables, and herbs. This article provides three delicious recipes for matzo brei: a classic recipe, a savory recipe with vegetables and cheese, and a sweet recipe with cinnamon and sugar. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are a fan of traditional Jewish cuisine or simply looking for a new and delicious breakfast option, matzo brei is a great choice. It is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MATZO BREI



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Matzo and egg fried together. This traditional dish is great anytime, but everyone really looks forward to Matzo Brei during Passover!

Provided by Janice Weisberger

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Scrambled Egg Recipes

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 matzo cracker
1 egg
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Take the matzo and break into small pieces into a bowl. Cover with hot water for a minute. Then squeeze out the water.
  • In a small bowl, beat one egg with salt and pepper to taste and add to matzo. Mix well.
  • Heat frying pan with a little oil. Pour mixture into the pan. Brown one side and turn over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

MOZZARELLA AND SPINACH MATZO BREI



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Matzo brei is one of my all-time favorite foods! It is typically eaten on Passover since it is customary to avoid leavened bread. Matzo, a cracker-like unleavened bread, gets soft and chewy when it's soaked and scrambled with eggs in this traditional dish. Some people like sweet matzo brei sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, but I am on Team Savory Brei 4ever!

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
1 large shallot, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 sheets matzo, broken into approximately 1-inch pieces
4 large eggs
Splash heavy cream
3 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
Hot sauce and ketchup, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, fill a medium bowl with cold water and submerge the matzo. Soak for 1 minute, then drain and set aside. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until homogenous. Stir in the matzo and set aside.
  • Add the spinach to the shallots, one handful at a time, stirring until wilted. Add another pinch of salt. Pour in the egg mixture and cook until the bottom is set. Use a spatula to gently pull the bottom cooked parts to the sides of the skillet to make space for more of the mixture to cook. Add the cheese. Repeat this gentle pulling process until a majority of the mixture is set, 1 to 2 more times, then turn off the heat. The eggs should still be quite wet, but they'll continue to cook a bit in the skillet. Continue folding them gently, and once they've reached your desired firmness, remove them from the skillet and serve them immediately. Top with the hot sauce and ketchup.

MATZO BREI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 7m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pieces matzo
1/2 cup water
4 eggs
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons kosher for Passover vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, break the matzo into 1-inch pieces. Bring the water to a boil and pour over the matzos. Quickly toss the matzo, then drain off any excess. In a bowl, beat the eggs with a fork. Mix the eggs, salt and pepper into the matzo. Over high heat, heat the butter and oil in a large saute pan. Add the matzo and fry until crisp. Flip over to fry the other side, breaking into pieces as it cooks. Serve with Maple syrup, or preserves.

MATZO BREI



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Matzo brei (pronounced like fry) is one of the few dishes from my childhood that I'll never outgrow. The dampened shards of matzo mixed with beaten eggs and milk and then cooked in butter will never go out of style. I like to serve this matzo brei recipe in one big piece, but you can also scramble the mixture. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package unsalted matzo crackers (10 ounces)
8 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup whole milk or half-and-half
1 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
Maple syrup, optional

Steps:

  • Coarsely crumble matzo crackers into a fine mesh sieve set over a large bowl; reserve crumbs in bowl. Place sieve under cold running water until matzo is softened, about 15 seconds; drain. Stir softened matzo, eggs, milk, crumbs and salt until combined. , Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add half of the matzo mixture. Cook, without stirring, until bottom is golden brown, 3-4 minutes; flip. Cook until bottom is golden brown and eggs are cooked through, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to platter. Repeat with remaining butter and matzo mixture. Serve hot with maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 210mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.

MATZAH BREI



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Matzah brei is a staple Jewish Passover dish for breakfast, brunch or dinner. It's a simple mixture of eggs and crumbled matzah crackers - like a matzah French toast

Provided by Victoria Prever

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 sheets of matzah, broken into 4cm pieces
2 large eggs
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp butter

Steps:

  • Put the matzah pieces in a large flat bowl or tray. Pour over 150ml of hot water and make sure all the matzah is covered. Set aside to absorb the water for about a minute, making sure they're evenly soaked. You want it a bit puffy but not disintegrating. Discard the excess water.
  • Beat the eggs in a large bowl with the salt and add the matzah pieces. Stir to combine.
  • Heat the butter in a 25cm frying pan over medium heat until it foams. At this point, you can either pour in all of the egg and matzah mixture, and spread it in a flat layer in the pan, or form into four smaller patties. Leave the matzah brei to set for about 4-5 mins - it should be golden on the base.
  • Use a spatula to flip the individual matzah brei or smaller patties over, and cook them for another 4-5 mins until golden brown. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of salt or your choice of toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 1.61 milligram of sodium

BASIC MATZOH BREI



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From Ruth Reichl's Garlic and Sapphires...easy, yummy, I love it for a simple dinner if I'm too tired to really cook. This is a savory matzoh brei.

Provided by Liza at Food.com

Categories     Breads

Time 6m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 eggs
1 tablespoon butter
2 sheets matzohs
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Break up matzoh crackers into tiny pieces and put into a strainer.
  • Run warm water over the broken up matzoh to soak it for a few minutes.
  • Break eggs, whip with a fork til frothy.
  • Add salt and pepper.
  • Add soaked, but drained, matzoh to eggs.
  • Melt 1 T butter in frying pan.
  • Fry egg/matzoh mixture like you would scrambled eggs.
  • Enjoy -- no need for toast, all in the pan!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 453.5, Sodium 222.9, Carbohydrate 47.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.9, Protein 18.3

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality matzo. Stale or old matzo will not produce a good matzo brei.
  • Break the matzo into small pieces. This will help it absorb the liquid and cook evenly.
  • Use a non-stick skillet or griddle. This will prevent the matzo brei from sticking and burning.
  • Cook the matzo brei over medium heat. This will help it cook evenly without burning.
  • Stir the matzo brei frequently. This will help prevent it from sticking to the pan and burning.
  • Add your favorite toppings. Matzo brei is a versatile dish that can be topped with a variety of ingredients, such as eggs, cheese, vegetables, or fruit.

Conclusion:

Matzo brei is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover matzo and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a hearty and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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