9 Genius Ways To Cook (and Bake) Matzo During Passover
Toffee Crunch Cheesecake
For those celebrating the Passover holiday, it means eight days of not eating leavened foods (read: no bread, bagels, and a host of other grain-based items.). Matzo—a flat cracker—takes the place of bread, and after a few days, it’s quite a challenge to find creative ways to still enjoy it.
That’s where these nine easy matzo recipes come in. No more settling for plain matzo (although I do love it with butter and a drizzle of honey). With a little inspiration, you can enjoy matzo pizza, icebox cake, cheesecake or even matzo lasagna. Start scrolling to see the possibilities that await!
Related: 7 Best Passover Dessert Recipes
Easy Matzo Recipes
Jennifer May
Got matzo in your cupboard? Make a quick pizza, like this decadent version from Matzo: 35 Recipes for Passover
Get the recipe: White Matzo Pizza with Potatoes and Smoked Gruyere
TERESA BLACKBURN
If you seek a grilled cheese with extra crunch, swap out the bread for matzo sheets.
Get the recipe: Crunchy Cracker Grilled Cheese
Related: The Secret Ingredient for Crispy, Crunchy, Perfectly Golden Grilled Cheese Every Time
Figs in My Belly
Yes, you read that right—lasagna made with matzo instead of pasta noodles. One taste, and you’ll see how crazy good it can be.
Get the recipe: Matzo Lasagna
David Lebovitz
Legendary food blogger and former pastry chef David Lebovitz nicknamed this stuff matzoh crack. One taste, and you’ll see why.
Get the recipe: Caramelized Matzoh Crunch
Leite’s Culinaria
Take a break from the store-bought stuff, and try your hand at homemade matzoh. You may find it hard to ever pre-packaged buy a box again!
Get the recipe: Homemade Matzoh Recipe
Baking a Moment
A crunchy toffee glaze on top, creamy cheesecake filling and matzoh crumb base make this an irresistible dessert.
Get the recipe: Toffee Crunch Cheesecake
Related: 8 Easy Passover Recipes for Seder
No Recipes
A departure from traditional matzoh brei recipes! Here, food blogger Marc Matsumoto gives a light, refreshing spin to this recipe.
Get the recipe: Lemon Ricotta Matzo Brei
Weelicious
No pizza dough, no problem. Turn your matzo into a flatbread-like pizza.
Get the recipe: Matzo Pizzas
Living Sweet Moments
You've seen plenty of recipes layering cookies or crepes to make a cake. This is that same idea, just using matzo for a Passover-friendly treat.
Get the recipe: Icebox Matzo Cake