Have Leftover Matzo Meal from Passover? Here's What You Can Do with It

Passover has passed, and the cabinets have emptied, but what should you do with the open bag of matzo meal left in your kitchen? Don’t be quick to toss it. Once you discover what you can make with this meal, you’ll likely want to use it all year round.

One of the most popular uses for matzo meal is to make pancakes. All you need is to mix eggs, milk or water, a bit of sugar, and matzo meal until you get a thick batter, then fry on a hot pan. The matzo meal creates delicate cakes with a slightly different texture but perfect for a quick breakfast.

Another option is to use matzo meal as a substitute for breadcrumbs. Since it absorbs well, it’s excellent for coating cutlets and chicken, providing a crunchy coating when fried or baked.

Even chefs recommend keeping matzo meal in the pantry all year precisely for this purpose.

If you’re looking for something sweet, you can make simple cookies with matzo meal. How? Mix matzo meal with egg, oil, sugar, and a bit of cinnamon, then add a teaspoon of baking powder, form into balls, and bake until lightly browned.

Additionally, matzo meal can thicken soups, serve as a base for quick matzo balls, or act as a substitute for regular flour in light baking.