9 Genius Ways To Cook (and Bake) Matzo During Passover

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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

<p>Jennifer May</p><p>Got matzo in your cupboard? Make a quick <a href="https://www.acmesponge.com/lifestyle/65-homemade-pizza-recipes-beat-014153066.html" data-ylk="slk:pizza;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link  yahoo-link">pizza</a>, like this decadent version from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Matzo-Recipes-Passover-Year-Long/dp/0804188998/ref=sr_1_1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Matzo: 35 Recipes for;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><em>Matzo: 35 Recipes for </em></a><em><a href="https://www.acmesponge.com/lifestyle/passover-2023-everything-know-holiday-155733375.html" data-ylk="slk:Passover;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link  yahoo-link">Passover</a></em></p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><strong><a href="https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrEeCKLE45eImAAkgEPxQt.;_ylu=X3oDMTBybGY3bmpvBGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwMyBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzcg--/RV=2/RE=1586398220/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fparade.com%2f842174%2falisonashton%2fwhite-matzo-pizza-with-potatoes-and-smoked-gruyere%2f/RK=2/RS=HfiOHwLQwIZ8P4glR05a4OaFNt8-" data-ylk="slk:White Matzo Pizza with Potatoes and Smoked Gruyere;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">White Matzo Pizza with Potatoes and Smoked Gruyere</a></strong></p>
<p>TERESA BLACKBURN</p><p>If you seek a grilled cheese with extra crunch, swap out the bread for matzo sheets. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/842601/communitytable/crunchy-cracker-grilled-cheese/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Crunchy Cracker Grilled Cheese;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Crunchy Cracker Grilled Cheese</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: </strong><strong><a href="https://www.acmesponge.com/lifestyle/secret-ingredient-crispy-crunchy-perfectly-123000813.html" data-ylk="slk:The Secret Ingredient for Crispy, Crunchy, Perfectly Golden Grilled Cheese Every Time;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link  yahoo-link">The Secret Ingredient for Crispy, Crunchy, Perfectly Golden Grilled Cheese Every Time</a></strong></p>
<p>Figs in My Belly</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://figsinmybelly.com/2011/04/21/give-me-an-m-matzo-lasagna/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Matzo Lasagna;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Matzo Lasagna</a></strong></p>
<p>David Lebovitz</p><p>Legendary food blogger and former pastry chef David Lebovitz nicknamed this stuff matzoh crack. One taste, and you’ll see why.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.davidlebovitz.com/chocolatecovere/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Caramelized Matzoh Crunch;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Caramelized Matzoh Crunch</a></strong></p>
<p>Leite’s Culinaria</p><p>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! </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://leitesculinaria.com/84910/recipes-homemade-matzoh.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Homemade Matzoh Recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Homemade Matzoh Recipe</a></strong></p>
<p>Baking a Moment</p><p>A crunchy toffee glaze on top, creamy cheesecake filling and matzoh crumb base make this an irresistible dessert.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://bakingamoment.com/toffee-crunch-cheesecake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Toffee Crunch Cheesecake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Toffee Crunch Cheesecake</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://www.acmesponge.com/lifestyle/8-quick-easy-passover-recipes-012833631.html" data-ylk="slk:8 Easy Passover Recipes for Seder;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link  yahoo-link">8 Easy Passover Recipes for Seder</a></strong></p>
<p>No Recipes</p><p>A departure from traditional matzoh brei recipes! Here, food blogger Marc Matsumoto gives a light, refreshing spin to this recipe.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://norecipes.com/lemon-ricotta-matzo-brei-recipe" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Lemon Ricotta Matzo Brei;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Lemon Ricotta Matzo Brei</a></strong></p>
<p>Weelicious</p><p>No pizza dough, no problem. Turn your matzo into a flatbread-like pizza.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://weelicious.com/matzah-pizzas-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Matzo Pizzas;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Matzo Pizzas</a></strong></p>

Weelicious

No pizza dough, no problem. Turn your matzo into a flatbread-like pizza.

Get the recipe: Matzo Pizzas

<p>Living Sweet Moments</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://livingsweetmoments.com/icebox-matzo-cake-recipe-great-dessert-idea-passover-seder/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Icebox Matzo Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Icebox Matzo Cake</a></strong></p>

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