MATZO BREI WITH CREAMED SPINACH AND CRISPY ONIONS
I didn't know about matzo brei, that wonderful breakfast dish consisting of matzo and beaten eggs cooked in a lot of butter, until I started dating my now-husband (who is Jewish), in the mid-70s. His mom, Esther, made it for me and I thought it was absolutely delicious. I always wondered if you could build on matzo brei, treat it much like you would treat an omelet or scrambled eggs and throw in any old ingredient. So I tried it for this recipe and it worked surprisingly well. Boursin, an herb-flavored spreadable cheese which I have fond memories of from my childhood (it was very gourmet in the 60s), is a tad expensive, which is why I am offering a few alternatives. After you make this once, let your imagination go wild and throw in your favorite ingredients such as sauteed mushrooms, onions or even broccoli.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over high heat until hot. Reduce the heat to medium; add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Reserve the skillet and oil in which the onions were cooked.
- Meanwhile squeeze the spinach well, a handful at a time to remove all the water and set aside. Break up the matzos slightly and soak them in a bowl of cold water for 3 minutes. Drain the matzos and combine them with the eggs, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Reheat the oil remaining in the reserved skillet with the butter over medium-high heat until hot. Add the matzo mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until eggs are scrambled and the matzo has begun to crisp, about 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cheese and cook until just heated through. Top each portion with a mound of the onions.
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Ronald Deese
[email protected]I'm giving this recipe one star because it's the lowest rating I can give. It was the worst thing I've ever eaten.
Behroz Nadi
[email protected]This recipe is terrible. Do not waste your time or money on it.
Patrick Wimters
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and ingredients.
suwdaa suwdaa
[email protected]This recipe is missing some important steps. It doesn't say how to make the creamed spinach or the crispy onions.
Abubaker Rehman
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my matzo brei turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Beatrice Agyei
[email protected]This dish was a lot of work to make, and I'm not sure it was worth it. The flavor was just okay.
Dera Jerry
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more seasoning.
M riaz M riaz
[email protected]The crispy onions were a bit too hard for my liking, but otherwise this dish was delicious.
Muhammad Noman
[email protected]This was a bit too rich for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for a special occasion.
Verrol Mitchell
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of matzo brei, but this recipe was really good. The creamed spinach and crispy onions made all the difference.
MD TITO RAHMEN
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a brunch or lunch. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
mudaser khan
[email protected]I added a little bit of garlic powder to the matzo brei for extra flavor.
skyler howell
[email protected]I didn't have any creamed spinach, so I used frozen spinach instead. It worked just as well.
Samim Sorde
[email protected]This was a great way to use up leftover matzo. I will definitely be making this again.
Kristy Ibarra
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors and textures in this dish. The matzo brei was soft and fluffy, the creamed spinach was rich and creamy, and the crispy onions added a nice crunch.
Sheena Laghari
[email protected]The crispy onions were the perfect topping for this dish. They added a nice crunch and flavor.
Paul Ikaari
[email protected]I've never had matzo brei before, but this recipe was a great introduction. It was easy to make and very tasty.
Manur Rahma
[email protected]This matzo brei was a hit! The creamed spinach and crispy onions added so much flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again.