My grandma introduced me to matzo brei when I was little.  My dad would make it with me at least once each year growing up.  Yet it was only recently that I realized it isn't Matzo Brie, it's Matzo Brei.  My sister saved me from incorrectly suggesting this was some sort of cheese-laden dish.  Not at all!  It's a yummy pancake-like breakfast dish!  Gluten-Free Matzo-Style Squares aren't perfectly OK for Passover, but they're as close as I get, so we use them.  Matzo Brei is a quirky, but delicious breakfast meal that has been one of my favorites over the years, so my sister suggested I actually post the recipe.  I'll include her updated microwavable variety, too!  She likes to add some shredded cheese to hers (I include that variation).  Enjoy! 

Matzo Brei!  Yum! 

GF Matzo Brei

The recipes below each make one matzo brei, but you can repeat the simple instructions as many times as necessary to serve the family.  I prefer to make them one at a time, or you'll end up with your matzo getting too soggy.

Matzo Brei - Griddle/Frying Pan Version

Set a medium-large bowl next to the sink.  Rinse gently under cool water, front and back: 

1 large GF matzo-style square

Place your wet matzo in your bowl, breaking it up with a fork or your hands.  Add and mix in: 

1 egg

pinch of salt (optional)

pinch of cinnamon (optional)

It should look like this before frying.

Heat your frying pan over medium-low heat, adding: 

1/2 - 1 Tbsp butter

Spread your matzo/egg mixture into the pan, flattening it into a large pancake.  Let cook until lightly or medium browned on one side.  Flip, and cook on the other side.  Serve on a plate and drizzle with maple syrup, like a large pancake.  

Spread out and cooking on the frying pan.

Flipped over and cooking on the other side.  Like a big egg-y pancake.

Matzo Brei  - Microwave Version

Set a larger-sized cereal bowl/soup bowl next to the sink.  Rinse gently under cool water, front and back: 

1 large GF matzo-style square

Place your wet matzo in your bowl, breaking it up with a fork or your hands.  Add and mix in: 

1 egg

pinch of salt (optional)

Microwave 1 minute.  Remove from microwave and, if desired, immediately sprinkle top with: 

1 - 2 Tbsp shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese (optional)

Drizzled the top with maple syrup. Enjoy! 

My sister's matzo brei - definitely a bit speedier in the microwave, but I do love the crispness of frying.  Both are yummy and a fun breakfast!

GF Matzo Brei Recipe by Successfully Gluten Free!