Leftover matzoh is one of Passover’s greatest challenges. Here are some clever and tasty ways to use up leftover matzoh in the weeks following Passover, so you’ll be that much more delighted to see the boxes line your shelves again next year.
Zhuzh It Up
Get the recipe: Southwestern Matzoh Brei opens in a new tab
Using matzoh in its original flatbread form adds structure to baked dishes and desserts.
Matzoh brei is a classic egg dish that employs rehydrated, crumbled matzoh to bulk up scrambled eggs. Reminiscent of the Tex-Mex favorite migas, our Southwestern Matzoh Breiopens in a new tab adds green onions, corn and beans to the mix.
Layer matzoh with spiced apples (or any other bakeable fruit!) for a sweet spin on traditional kugel opens in a new tab.
Our new favorite way to feature matzoh comes in the form of this Spinach and Feta Matzoh Pie opens in a new tab. Deliciously layered in a cross between spanakopita and lasagna, the matzoh soaks up flavors and crisps beautifully in the oven.
A slathering of chocolate makes everything better — especially sticks of matzoh. Add chopped nuts or even crushed candy for a special treat, like this Chocolate-Covered Matzoh Bark opens in a new tab.
Repurpose It
Get the recipe: Matzoh Granola opens in a new tab
When you’re ready for leftover matzoh to take on a different shape, consider employing your food processor (a mortar and pestle or even a food-safe bag and a mallet will do the trick, too).
Break matzoh sheets up into bite-sized pieces for Matzoh Granola opens in a new tab. It certainly livens up the breakfast table during Passover — no more matzoh and charoset for days on end this year!
Lightly crushed matzoh is perfect for creating a crust. With a thin glaze of mustard or a dip in beaten eggs, any of your favorite proteins or sliced veggies can enjoy a crispy matzoh coating. Try it on Easy Matzoh-Crusted Salmon opens in a new tab.
Instant breadcrumbs — matzoh needs no finesse, just crush the flatbread between your hands and rub into a cracker powder. Substitute the crushed matzoh in any recipe calling for breadcrumbs. Use it in place of matzoh meal in this Spinach and Matzoh Ball Chicken Soup opens in a new tab.
Making your own matzoh meal takes things a few steps beyond breadcrumbs. Grind the matzoh in a food processor, then sift the powder (if necessary) to produce a smooth flour-like substance. Hold these Cabbage and Leek Griddle Cakes opens in a new tabtogether with your new pantry staple or make some elegant Smoked Salmon Crêpes with Creamed Peas opens in a new tab.
