Classic Matzo Brei Breakfast
Classic Matzo Brei Breakfast brings together softened matzo and fluffy egg for a comforting bite with tender centers and crisp edges. It’s simple yet satisfying, great with a sprinkle of salt and pepper or topped with sugar, cinnamon, or jam. Serve it warm for a cozy morning meal or a quick anytime snack.
- Prep10 hrs
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Matzo Brei Breakfast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Break the matzo into pieces in a bowl; cover with hot water and soak until it just starts to soften, about 30 to 60 seconds. Drain and squeeze out the water; set the matzo aside.
- 3
Beat the egg, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until fluffy; stir in the matzo.
- 4
Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat; pour the matzo-egg mixture into the skillet. Cook until the egg is set on one side, about 1 minute; flip and cook the other side for about 1 minute more.
- Calories 263.9 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 12.7 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 27.46 g 10%
- Total Fat 11.81 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 3.0 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 234.0 mg High 78%
- Sodium 156.34 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 2.13 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 1.26 g --
- Added Sugars 0.2 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 48.83 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.77 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 211.36 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 55.95 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 0.24 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.0 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Classic Matzo Brei Breakfast is made with 4 ingredients and serves 1. It takes about 15 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Eggs, Matzo, Salt & Pepper, and Vegetable Oil. Each serving provides about 263.9 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Matzo Brei Breakfast made of?
- The main ingredients are Eggs, Matzo, Salt & Pepper, Vegetable Oil. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Matzo Brei Breakfast?
- About 15 hrs in total: 10 hrs to prepare and 5 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 263.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Matzo Brei Breakfast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Classic Matzo Brei Breakfast healthy?
- Classic Matzo Brei Breakfast has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 263.9 calories and 12.7 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 156.34 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.0 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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