Melissa’s Matzo Brei

Name: Melissa’s Matzo Brei
Ingredients: 4 eggs; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup whole milk; 2 cups crushed matzo (I use gluten-free matzo crackers, they’re crunchier); ¼ cup cheese curds or shredded mozzarella; 1½ teaspoons butter

Posted:April 5, 2024 | Categories: Recipes | Tags:jewish holidays kid-friendly

Melissa’s Matzo Brei

Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users

Author:

Melissa Ben-Ishay

I grew up eating the sweet matzo brei my mom would make, with lots of sugar and cinnamon. But now, this version is my daughter’s favorite, whether it’s Passover or not. We get cheese curds from the farmer’s market, which gives reliable cheese pulls and melts perfectly. I prefer to use gluten-free matzo crackers, which makes it crunchier.

Cook Mode

Ingredients

4 eggs
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup whole milk
2 cups crushed matzo (I use gluten-free matzo crackers, they’re crunchier)
¼ cup cheese curds or shredded mozzarella
1½ teaspoons butter

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Whisk the eggs, salt, and milk together and add the matzo. Cover the matzo pieces in the egg mixture so it soaks up the liquid.
Add the cheese curds to the bowl, breaking them into smaller pieces if needed. Give it a good stir to evenly combine.
Add a pat of butter to a frying pan over medium-low heat. Once the butter has melted, pour the matzo mixture in.
Use a spatula to push the edges in occasionally as the egg cooks. Once the bottom has mostly cooked, cover the pan for 1 minute so it steams the egg slightly.
Place the pan uncovered into the oven for 8 minutes, then broil on high for 2 minutes. Feel the top of it to make sure it’s done—it shouldn’t wiggle when you press on it.
Remove from the oven and flip onto a plate. Serve in slices.

What You'll Need

What You’ll Need

Looking for more kitchen finds? Visit my Amazon storefront here.

Mixing Bowls

F rying Pan

Spatula

We selected these products because we love them, and hope you do too. Baked by Melissa has an affiliate relationship, so we may get a commission if you purchase something through our links. Items are sold by the retailer, not Baked by Melissa.

Back to blog

LATEST RECIPES

View all

Rainbow Soba Slaw

Soba noodles and colorful, thinly sliced veggies combine to create a delicious side for a picnic.

Rainbow Soba Slaw

Soba noodles and colorful, thinly sliced veggies combine to create a delicious side for a picnic.
Sour Cream & Onion Egg Salad

Lighter than your typical egg salad, this version tastes just like your favorite potato chip flavor.

Sour Cream & Onion Egg Salad

Lighter than your typical egg salad, this version tastes just like your favorite potato chip flavor.
Peanut Butter Date Cake

The most delicious peanut butter date blender cake, served with an incredible homemade chocolate glaze.

Peanut Butter Date Cake

The most delicious peanut butter date blender cake, served with an incredible homemade chocolate glaze.
Salami Salad

The perfect antipasto salad, packed with briny veggies and thinly sliced salami.

Salami Salad

The perfect antipasto salad, packed with briny veggies and thinly sliced salami.