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Easy Matzo Brei Recipe (Pancake-Style)

This Matzo Brei recipe is ready in 15 minutes. It's incredibly delicious, turning the tedious, breadless Passover breakfast into a true pleasure.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 278 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Israeli

Ingredients

  • 1 matzo
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

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  1. Break the matzo into small pieces. Place the pieces in a medium bowl.
  2. Cover the matzo pieces with very hot tap water. Let stand and soften for about a minute, then drain into a colander.
  3. Wipe your bowl clean with a paper towel and use it to whisk together the egg, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the drained matzo pieces to the egg mixture. Using a fork, mix well, until the ingredients form a batter.
  5. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and brush to coat. When the butter starts foaming, spoon three mounds of the batter into the griddle, measuring ¼ cup per mound. You should get 3 pancakes. Gently flatten each with a fork.
  6. Cook the pancakes until golden and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • This recipe makes one serving of three pancakes. You can double it and use two skillets or a double-burner griddle. 
  • Ideas for topping the pancakes include butter, maple syrup, jam, whipped cream, Nutella, and almond butter. 
  • I don't sweeten the batter because I usually top the pancakes with something sweet. If you'd like to sweeten it, you can use 1 tablespoon of any granulated sweetener. 
  • The leftovers can be refrigerated in a sealed container for 3-4 days. They actually keep quite well! You can reheat them in the microwave at 50% power. You can also freeze the leftovers for up to three months. If you stack them, make sure to separate them with wax paper.
  • This recipe is obviously not low-carb or gluten-free. It's a traditional Jewish recipe that I make for my family once a year during the Passover holiday. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 278kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Sodium 153mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 278

% Daily Value*

Calories 278kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Sodium 153mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.