Matzo Brei

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This matzo brei recipe is for a traditional Jewish breakfast dish made with matzo and scrambled eggs that everyone looks forward to eating during Passover. It's so comforting — it's great anytime! Use flavored matzo or add sautéed onion if you like, or serve with sugar, cinnamon, and applesauce for a sweet version.

Submitted by Janice Weisberger
Updated on June 20, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
1
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Ingredients

  • 1 matzo cracker

  • 1 large egg

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 teaspoon butter or vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Break matzo into pieces in a bowl; cover with hot water and soak until matzo just begins to soften, about 30 to 60 seconds. Drain and squeeze out water; set matzo aside.

  2. Beat egg, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until fluffy; mix in matzo.

  3. Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat; pour matzo-egg mixture into skillet. Cook until egg is cooked on one side, about 1 minute; flip and cook on other side, about 1 minute more.

50 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

222 Calories
10g Fat
24g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 222
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 70mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 9g 19%
Calcium 27mg 2%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 112mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.