15 Matzo Recipes to Use Up a Box of Matzo During Passover
Updated: Apr. 08, 2024
Whether you're keeping kosher for Passover or just have some extra matzo on hand, these matzo recipes will help you use up that half-eaten box.
Matzo Brei
One of the most beloved Passover recipes, matzo brei (pronounced like “fry”) is made with dampened matzo, beaten eggs and milk. You can serve matzo brei in one big piece or scrambled. Here find out what is matzo meal and how it’s different from other matzo products.
Matzo Pizza
Use a piece of matzo, (know what is matzo) to make your pizza! Slather on a few spoonfuls of tomato sauce, add a handful of shredded cheese, and top with your favorite veggies, then bake until the cheese melts.
Different recipes recommend different temperatures and cook times, but this Margherita matzo pizza recipe from Jamie Geller, the author of one of our favorite Jewish cookbooks, recommends baking for five minutes at 400°F.
Matzo Almond Crunch
One of the most popular Passover dessert recipes is called matzo toffee. This almond crunch recipe is topped with slivered almonds, but you could use sea salt, dried fruit, pecans or pistachios.
Minas (Matzo Pies)
Matzo pies, known as minas, are a traditional Passover dish for many Sephardic Jews in places like Turkey, Greece, Spain and parts of Africa. This vegan spinach and potato matzo recipe from Nava Atlas of The Vegan Atlas blog is based on traditional minas recipes and uses a creamy blend of cashews and avocados instead of cheese.
Learn more about Passover traditions from around the world.
Passover Baklava Bimuelos
Bimuelos are doughy fried balls that are often considered a Hanukkah food, but you can make them with matzo for Passover. Food writer and cookbook author Samantha Ferraro makes her mother’s baklava bimuelos for Passover. Made with crushed matzo, eggs and spices, they’re fried and covered in rose water syrup and a layer of ground pistachios.
Matzo and Walnut Crusted Chicken
Just as you might use breadcrumbs or crushed crackers to coat fried chicken, you can use crushed matzo, like in this Herbed Matzo and Walnut Crusted Chicken recipe from the California Walnut Board. Similarly, you could substitute matzo for crackers in other recipes that use crackers.
Try these other chicken recipes for Passover, too!
Chocolate Matzo Cake
This layered chocolate matzo cake comes from Israeli baker and writer Natalie Levin of the blog, Lil’ Cookie. With pieces of softened matzo sandwiched between thick layers of homemade chocolate ganache, how can you go wrong? She tops the cake with white chocolate shavings, but you could also use nuts, coconut or other toppings.
Matzo Mac and Cheese
Pasta is off the menu during Passover, but you can get your favorite comfort food fix with this matzo mac and cheese recipe from food blogger
Passover Bagels
Whether you use these as bagel bites for breakfast or as rolls to serve with dinner, Passover bagels are a great way to use up a whole cup of matzo meal. Looking to add some richness to these bites? Spread with kosher-friendly cream cheese.
Matza-quiles
Inspired by Mexican chilaquiles, this matza-quiles recipe comes from food writer Emily Paster of the cooking blog, West of the Loop. A breakfast dish, it combines softened matzo, eggs, salsa, avocado, cheese, onions and cilantro.
Chocolate Covered Matzo
We love a chocolate snack any day of the week, but when Passover rolls around, you are definitely going to want to keep these chocolate covered matzo crackers in your snack jar. For a little something extra, sprinkle the crackers with chopped nuts or drizzle white chocolate over the top.
Matzo Lasagna
Similar to matzo minas, this vegetarian matzo lasagna recipe from registered dietitian and food writer Abbey Sharp is made with layers of matzo, sauce and cheese. Paired with a red kosher wine and a fresh salad, it makes for a satisfying Passover dinner.
Matzo Granola
Oats aren’t kosher for Passover, so this matzo granola recipe from blogger Sheri Silver is a great breakfast alternative. It calls for almonds, pecans, coconut, figs and dates, but you could use any of your favorite nuts and dried fruit. Try walnuts and dried apples for charoset-inspired granola!
Matzo Kugel
Kugel is a popular Jewish food for many holidays, but it’s typically made with noodles. This sweet Passover apple kugel recipe from registered dietitian Chelsey Amer is made with matzo instead, making it perfect for a Passover Seder meal.
Chicken Matzo Ball Soup
Would it be a list of matzo uses if it didn’t include some kind of matzo ball soup? Get your schmaltz and fresh veggies ready for this slow-cooked chicken matzo ball soup recipe—talk about the ultimate cozy comfort food.
Originally Published: April 14, 2022
