by The Mama Maven
Passover is almost here! Here are some of my go-to recipes for the holiday. Matzoh Balls are a must (drop them straight into chicken soup or keep some chicken or veggie broth on hand. My husband and I created this Matzoh Taco recipe when we were dating back in 2002. Lastly, Matzoh Pizza is also a fave.
We’ll be serving these recipes all next week, as well as the standard peanut butter and jelly on matzoh. This year I bought Passover friendly Matzoh meal “Bread Crumbs” to bread chicken with and Gluten Free Passover Pasta to make also.
Do you have a good recipe for matzoh balls? Try mine! It’s based on the original recipe by Streit’s. It’s also printable.
Foolproof Matzoh Balls
Recipe: Foolproof Matzoh Balls for Passover
Nancy Johnson Horn from https://www.themamamaven.com
Want to make foolproof matzoh balls? This recipe is adapted from Streits' Original Matzoh Ball Recipe (yes, the one on the back of the old box).
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 1 hour hr
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Jewish
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 4 eggs beaten
- 1 cup unsalted matzoh meal
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup melted margarine you can use canola or vegetable oil, I used Smart Balance Baking Sticks melted in the microwave
- 1 teaspoon salt I usually add salt to the soup before I eat it
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
Beat eggs in a bowl.
Add water, margarine/oil, salt and pepper to the beaten eggs.
Mix well. Add matzoh meal and stir.
Refrigerate at least one hour.
Form into balls (you're going to have to wash your hands extra well and form with your hands) and drop into pot soup or boiling water.
Cook 20 minutes.
Makes 16 to 20 small matzoh balls.
You can put them right into a soup or store them in the fridge for a couple of days before adding to soup.
Matzo Tacos
If you are Ashkenazi (which I am) you may not want to add the beans (but if you follow Sephardic traditions, it’s okay). We added the beans because we enjoyed them. Your grandmother may not approve.
Recipe: Matzoh Tacos AKA "Macos"
Nancy Johnson Horn
Super simple, super easy Passover dinner choice! Go beyond Matzo Pizza!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Passover Friendly Main Dish
Cuisine Jewish
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 can refried Pinto Beans we like Old El Paso's Refried Pinto Beans - you can also take a can of black beans, heat up slightly and puree when it cools.
- 1 box matzoh usually adults will eat two pieces of matzoh, kids may eat 1/2 a piece
- Sour Cream we use low fat
- Mashed Avocado or guacamole
- Salsa any strength you want, kids may prefer a mild version
- Shredded regular or reduced fat cheddar cheese or a Mexican style blend
- Extra Add-ons:
- Tomatoes
- Shredded lettuce
- Mushrooms sauteed
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast pieces of matzoh in oven for 5 minutes (just keep an eye on it).
Spoon on beans and sprinkle cheese, bake for 5 minutes.
For my super picky kids, we kept it pretty simple - beans, cheese, matzoh.
My husband and I like toppings, so we piled on the tomatoes, guac, salsa and sour cream. And it was delicious!
Matzoh Pizza
Matzoh Pizza
Nancy Johnson Horn, The Mama Maven Blog
The secret is to toast the matzoh before you add the sauce and cheese.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 6 minutes mins
Total Time 11 minutes mins
Course Entree
Cuisine Jewish - Passover
Servings 4
Ingredients
- Matzoh
- Tomato Sauce
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Oregano
Instructions
Take a sheet of Matzoh.
Toast in toaster oven or 350 degree oven for a few minutes.
Add tomato sauce
Add shredded mozzarella
Add a little oregano
Add the toppings of your choice.
Toast for 5-6 minutes or until melted.
Kids will eat around 1 whole sheet of matzoh pizza, adults 2- 3 whole matzoh sheets.
Kids can help with these recipes — have them sprinkle toppings on the matzoh tacos and matzoh pizzas.
For more passover content, go over to my friend Primetimeparenting.com.
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- ellen beck says
I LOVE matzoh balls but I can never get them just right. This looks easy and straight forward. This I might be able to manage! Now I want one, passover or no, they are good anytime.Reply
- The Mama Maven says
Good luck, Ellen. This way has never let me down!
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