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Matzo Brei – fried matzo and eggs for Passover

Published: March 22, 2017 | Last updated: May 10, 2018 15 Comments

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Matzo Brei is just a fancy name for fried matzo and eggs. Easy and delicious breakfast or snack. Perfect for Passover breakfast.

Matzo Brei is just a fancy name for fried matzo and eggs. Easy and delicious breakfast or snack. Perfect for Passover breakfast | Imagelicious

When I was little, my mom and grandma made this dish that they used to call Matzo bake. Matzo was not easy to buy back in Soviet Union, so I always cherished the times when I got to have this. The flavour of this “pie” reminds me of childhood, home and innocence. Only much later, when I already moved to Canada, finished University and started working, I came across a recipe online that called this dish a Matzo Brei.

About nine years ago I purchased these little pans and right away I knew that I had to make Matzo Brei in them and take photos. Well, better late than never. Almost a decade later I’ve finally done it. I actually posted this recipe two years ago when I just started blogging full time. My photography style evolved since then so I decided to re-photograph this recipe since I make it a few times a year and now it’s almost Passover time. I still used the same pans just because they are super cute.

Matzo Brei is just a fancy name for fried matzo and eggs. Easy and delicious breakfast or snack. Perfect for Passover breakfast | Imagelicious

Before posting this recipe originally, I did a very quick search online for other recipes of Matzo Brei. Interestingly enough, most of them had totally different texture and were made more like scrambled eggs. My family makes it into a pie like dish and we serve it in wedges. The only recipe that I found online that was close to how I cook it is by Martha Stewart, although she adds spices and uses a bit different proportions. This year I did the same online search and there are dozens more Matzo Breis online that are much closer to my family’s version.

I don’t add any spices to my bake, so it’s pretty bland, but this is the flavour from my home and my memories. I remember that when my grandparents came to Canada, my grandpa liked to experiement in the kitchen and he once made this Matzo Brei with a layer of fried onions. Maybe I’ll honour his memory one day and do the same.

Edit: after a few comments I realized that matzo isn’t a common ingredient and people may not know what it is. Basically, Matzo is a jewish cracker made from unleavened flour and water.

Matzo Brei is just a fancy name for fried matzo and eggs. Easy and delicious breakfast or snack. Perfect for Passover breakfast | Imagelicious
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Matzo Brei

Matzo Brei is just a fancy name for fried matzo and eggs. Easy and delicious breakfast or snack. Perfect for Passover breakfast | Imagelicious
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Jewish
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 35 minutes minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author Julia

Ingredients

  • 6 sheets matzo (about 180 g)
  • 5 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • boiling water

Instructions

  • Crumble matzo into a large bowl. Matzo pieces shouldn't be tiny, but they shouldn't be more than 1-2 inches.
  • Pour boiling water over the matzo to fully cover.
  • Let stand for about a minute, then drain, squeezing water out.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until fully mixed.
  • Add eggs to softened matzo and mix well.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of oil to a 9-inch pan and heat to medium.
  • Pour the mixture into preheated pan and cook on medium heat for about 10-15 minutes or until crust becomes a deep golden brown colour.
  • After 10-15 minutes slide the Matzo Brei out of the pan onto a large plate. Cover it with another plate same size and flip. Add another teaspoon of oil to the pan. Now slide it back onto a pan uncooked side down.
  • Cook 5 minutes on medium heat. Turn heat to low and cook for another 15-20 minutes.

Notes

Matzo and eggs have no seasoning, so the resulting dish will be pretty bland. As I mentioned earlier, this is actually how I like it, but I suggest adding spices to your liking.
 
Pictured pans are tiny, maybe 3 inches in diameter. I used 1.5 sheet of Matzo and 1 egg to make those breis.
 
Depending on pan size, cooking time will be longer or shorter, so adjust accordingly.
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Matzo Brei is just a fancy name for fried matzo and eggs. Easy and delicious breakfast or snack. Perfect for Passover breakfast | Imagelicious

Matzo Brei is just a fancy name for fried matzo and eggs. Easy and delicious breakfast or snack. Perfect for Passover breakfast | Imagelicious
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Comments

  1. Carole Harris says

    April 7, 2022 at 2:12 pm

    My family always made Matoh Brie your way but in a much larger pan (or pans), cut into pie shaped pieces and topped with regular sugar (my Dad), cherry preserves (my Ukrainian Grandma), or syrup (my kids). I’m wondering why I can’t make it in the oven in a 9×13 pan for a larger crowd? How long would you bake it?

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  2. Joy Marchese says

    February 10, 2022 at 2:08 am

    Enjoyed reading your story. Yes everybody’s childhood memories are special and cherished. Growing up in New York I was introduced to a lot of ethnicities. Although I am not Jewish I enjoy matzoh. I just ate some townhouse seasoned crackers and thought why can’t I make matzoh brei with these? I’m going to try it 😁

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  3. Liana says

    March 31, 2021 at 10:24 am

    5 stars
    This is great! it is very similar to the way I normally make matzah brei, but I liked the pan flipping idea and I will use that! I added lots of salt, but that is what I normally do and its perfect! just the way I like it! Thank you! Happy Passover!!

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  4. Nino Loss says

    April 8, 2017 at 10:05 am

    There’s a very different extremely delicious traditional approach out there: It involves hand matzos and forbids the use of water. Plus it’s sweet AND savory: https://schibboleth.com/gourmet-hand-matzo-brei-sweet-savory-with-caramelized-onions-truffle-and-honey-recipevideo-galitzianerinvienna/

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    • Julia says

      April 8, 2017 at 10:15 am

      Yea, as I mentioned in the blog post, this is not the way it was cooked in my family. My grandparents always made it into a pie and not into scrambled eggs and this is still how I love it.

      Reply
      • Bobbie says

        September 29, 2020 at 6:20 am

        Where in Sydney can you purchase Matzo Brie biscuit packet in the box please ?

      • Julia says

        September 29, 2020 at 3:22 pm

        I don’t know. You would need to google it most likely

  5. Platter Talk says

    March 26, 2017 at 2:25 pm

    I made this once, for an elderly friend who didn’t have a recipe. Yours looks so good. I’m going to try the task again but your way! Thanks.

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  6. Jenn says

    March 26, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    This recipe looks so good and I love your little cast iron pans (I need these!). Like many others, I’ve never used matzo but feeling like it is time to branch out a bit and give this a shot. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry says

    March 26, 2017 at 4:39 am

    I had to Google matzo then. Interesting dish! I think I would add spices to it myself.

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    • Julia says

      March 26, 2017 at 10:16 am

      Interesting. I didn’t realize that matzo wasn’t a familiar ingredient. Perhaps I’ll update the post. And yes, you are right, spices could be added to taste. In my family we had it bland, but I can see how people would like to have more seasoning.

      Reply
  8. Heather @Boston Girl Bakes says

    March 25, 2017 at 3:52 pm

    Oh wow love the simplicity! And I definitely like your version better than the ones you found- this one sounds way tastier!

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    • Julia says

      March 25, 2017 at 4:17 pm

      Thank you! It’s super easy and you can add spices and seasonings to your taste!

      Reply
  9. Helene D'Souza says

    March 25, 2017 at 11:30 am

    I have never heard of matzo before but I am curious now. That looks like my kind of breakfast! I wonder if I can get matzo in my neighborhood store. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Julia says

      March 25, 2017 at 1:43 pm

      Matzo is sort of like a Jewish cracker made with unleavened flour and water. I love adding it to chicken soup instead of crackers

      Reply

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