Matzo Brei Recipe
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Matzo Brei

By: Janice Weisberger 
"Matzo and egg fried together. This traditional dish is great anytime, but everyone really looks forward to Matzo Brei during Passover! Serve with sugar or jelly."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (22)

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Wine Sparkling wine
 

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 222 | Total Fat: 9.6g | Cholesterol: 212mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2003 by Rebslo   view full review
A great jewish favorite. As written this is just OK. I would make a few suggestions...use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2006 by Dee Joseph   view full review
I sauteed a little onion in butter, rather than oil, and added the matzo brei mixture when the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2004 by Cassi   view full review
I made this like a french toast and added vanilla and cinnamon and served with syrup. I am...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2008 by Megan Blumenthal   view full review
This recipe is great with tweaking. My Dad used to make this a lot for us growing up. Really...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2005 by 2Yung2Cook   view full review
Whenever i make matzo brei, i cook it in either butter or butter flavored Pam, and serve it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2004 by ALBANYMOM   view full review
Always a favorite in our home. I like to double the recipe, add 2 Tbs wheat germ and 1/2 tsp...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2007 by AWO   view full review
I had only had matzo brei with unsoaked matzo. This was a nice variation. Good with maple syrup.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2003 by OCTOBERFEST   view full review
Make sure not to crush the Mazto too small, leave pieces bite size or bigger. I always make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2003 by DRGGRAYSON   view full review
Very quick and easy. As this is "Matzo French toast" it also goes well with maple syrup or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2011 by CLIFFORD BOREN Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Make it with garlic, onions, and chopped chilis.

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