Sweet Matzo Brei Recipe with Cinnamon Apple Charoset and Cream Cheese
Matzo Brei, made from broken matzo pieces fried in butter with egg, is a common Passover breakfast, and if you like it decadent I have you covered with this recipe. This sweet version adds cream cheese and apple cinnamon-flavored Charoset for a delicious treat!
Servings 1 serving
Calories 340kcal
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add the butter to a small skillet over medium to medium-low heat. Cook until the butter is melted, and then continue cooking until the butter starts to turn light golden brown and smells nutty. This will take less than 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, break up the matzo into bite-sized pieces. Put it in a bowl and drizzle the water on top. If it quickly absorbs all the water, add a little more. Let it soak for 30 seconds, and then drain off the water.
- Add the matzo to the browned butter and let it cook without stirring for 20 seconds. Give it a quick stir, and then add the egg and salt. Cook until the egg is set, about 1 to 2 minutes, folding the cooked egg over so the uncooked part is touching the skillet.
- Dollop in the cream cheese and let it cook for 20 seconds. Turn off the heat and top with the Charoset.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Best Served Immediately: Like most egg dishes, this is best enjoyed fresh right after you make it.
- Charoset Substitute: If you don’t have Charoset on hand, use sweetened applesauce and a sprinkle of cinnamon instead.
- Single Serving: This recipe conveniently makes one serving, but it's easy to scale up if you’re feeding multiple people!
- Savory Matzo Brei: You can simply omit the Charoset and eat it as-is, or add savory ingredients like chives, dill, smoked salmon, etc.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 237mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1161IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg