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Traditional Matzo Kugel for Passover

Traditional Matzo Kugel for Passover is comfort food at its best. Try this yummy dish all year long. No reason to limit yourself to Passover.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Jewish, Vegetarian
Keyword: Spring
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Belgian Foodie

Ingredients

  • 4 Matzo sheets
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 100 g raw cane sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 55 g butter
  • 300 g apple peeled, cored and chopped
  • 75 g raisins
  • 60 g walnuts chopped (optional)
  • 10 g butter for topping

Instructions

  • Soak the Matzo sheets in some water until they become slightly soft. You do not want the sheets to be soggy. They should keep their form yet be easy to break into several pieces without causing too many crumbs. I usually run water over my Matzo sheets.
  • Shake off the excess water without worrying if there remains a little extra water. Gently break the Matzo sheets into pieces in a bowl.
  • Preheat the oven to 175°C / 350°F. Melt the butter in a casserole over a low heat (or in the microwave).
  • Beat the eggs well. Add the salt, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the bowl with the Matzo pieces. Mix gently until the pieces are covered by egg.
  • Wash, peel, core and chop the apples. I used a combination of sour and sweet apples. The choice of apples is up to you.
  • Add the chopped apples, raisins and chopped nuts (if you are using). Mix gently.
    Matzo Kugel Mix
  • Pour the Matzo-egg mixture into a baking dish. Add the remaining butter reserved for the topping by spreading little dots of butter on top of the dish.
    Matzo Kugel before baking
  • Place the baking dish in the oven and bake about 45 minutes or until golden brown on top.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it cool about 10 or 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  1.  You may substitute dried cranberries or other dried fruit for the raisins.
  2.  This dish may be made in advance and then reheated before serving.  If you reheat the dish, be careful that it does not become dry.  I have reheated the dish about 30 minutes without any problems.  If you are worried, add a little milk or water before reheating it. It's also tasty served cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Traditional Matzo Kugel for Passover
Amount Per Serving
Calories 379 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 116mg39%
Sodium 198mg9%
Potassium 229mg7%
Carbohydrates 51g17%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 31g34%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 0IU0%
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.