5 from 88 votes
Classic matzo Brei
Classic matzo brei is a simple, comforting dish that features softened matzo pieces combined with eggs and cooked until set in butter or oil. The dish often includes optional additions like onions, mushrooms, or spinach for extra flavor and texture. Its soft, slightly crisped texture makes it a popular breakfast or brunch choice, particularly during Passover when leavened bread is avoided.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
157 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
Russian, Israeli
Ingredients
- 2 matzo sheets regular, gluten free or 2 large homemade matzah crackers
- 3 egg
- 2 tablespoon milk
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard optional, or 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons butter you can also use Earth Balance or olive oil, for frying
- onion optional, thinly slivered or thin ribbons of fresh
- mushrooms
- spinach
Instructions
- Run matzo under a tap of running water for 30 seconds. Alternatively, fill a large bowl or casserole dish with cold water and submerge the matzo crackers in it for 20-30 seconds (if using gluten-free matzo, 20 seconds are enough).
- Break matzo into small pieces or about 1-2 inches. Transfer to a large bowl or casserole dish.
- In a small bowl, beat eggs thoroughly. Add milk, salt and pepper, and mustard/ paprika (if using), and mix well to combine.
- Pour the egg mixture on top of the matzo pieces. Mix well to combine.
- Set a skillet to medium-high heat. Melt butter, Earth Balance, or olive oil.
- OPTIONAL: If using onions, mushrooms, or any other mix-ins, add them to the skillet first and fry for 10 minutes, until the onions change colour (if using spinach, do not add it yet).
- Add matzos and egg mixture to the pan, and mix well. Cook, stirring constantly, until the eggs are set, about 2-3 minutes (if using spinach, add along with egg mixture).
- Taste and correct seasonings, topping with more salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve matzo brei with your favorite toppings, like sour cream or apple sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
157kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
139mg
(46%)
Sodium
95mg
(4%)
Potassium
74mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
365IU
(7%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 365IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.