Passover Matzo Brie Recipes

MATZO BREI

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.

PASSOVER MATZO BRIE

Steps:

• Crumble matzos into small pieces in a mixing bowl.
• Hand whisk eggs well in a bowl.
• Pour boiling water over matzos to moisten, drain water once Matzos is soft and wet.
• Heat 8" frying pan with butter and oil - medium to medium high heat.
• Preheat oven to broil - 450 degrees.
• Pour eggs over matzos to coat all pieces.
• Pour matzos and egg mixture into the frying pan for 2-3 minutes or until firm (do not over cook).
• Place frying pan in the oven on the middle shelf making sure that the handle can take the heat or leave handle out of the oven. DO NOT close the oven door.
• Watch the matzo brie carefully, that it does not burn and rises evenly.
• Once the matzo brie finishes rising and turns golden brown (5-6 minutes), remove from the oven.
• Place a plate on the top of the frying pan an flip over onto the plate.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
• For a sweeter version, omit the salt and pepper and top with your favorite jam or jelly.

MATZO BREI

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.