Savory Matzo Brei

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savory matzo brei
Photo: Bryan Gardner
Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6

Mushrooms and fresh herbs have been added to this traditional breakfast treat, making it a satisfying addition to the Passover menu.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine, plus more if needed

  • 1 pound cremini mushrooms, coarsely chopped (2 ½ cups)

  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped (1 ¾ cups)

  • ¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves, plus more for serving

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

  • 8 large eggs

  • 8 matzo sheets

  • Creme fraiche and lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and beginning to brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in herbs, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly; reserve skillet.

  2. Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Stir in mushroom mixture.

  3. Break matzo into 2-inch pieces and place in a colander. Pour boiling water over matzo; let stand until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Gently stir into egg mixture; season with salt and pepper. Let stand 5 minutes, then stir again.

  4. Wipe reserved skillet clean and melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Working in batches, pour batter into skillet 1/3 cup at a time, spreading into a 3-inch pancake with the bottom of the cup. Cook until undersides are evenly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until other sides are browned, 2 to 3 minutes more. Drain on paper towels. Serve with chopped parsley, creme fraiche, and and a squeeze of lemon.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, April 1995
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