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    Home » Recipes » Passover

    Matzo Pizza

    Published: Mar 18, 2021 Modified: Mar 30, 2021 by Candice

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    Two squares of matzo pizza.
    Close up of thin pizza.
    Close up of pizza on matzo.
    Two matzo pizza with basil.

    My favorite Passover snack and meal isn't a fancy roast or elaborate dinner… Instead, it's this 4-ingredient matzo pizza! You can make my matzo pizza easily in your oven or even toaster oven.

    You can customize it with whatever toppings you like and I’m going for classic pizza sauce, mozzarella, and basil today. This snack satisfies all the cravings that I'm having for those foods we don't eat this week!

    Two squares of matzo pizza.
    TABLE OF CONTENTS hide
    1 Why this Recipe Works
    2 Ingredients & Topping Ideas
    3 How to Make this Recipe
    4 More Kosher for Passover Dishes
    5 Matzo Pizza

    Why this Recipe Works

    This one is a no-brainer - Matzo cracker crust plus your favorite toppings! It's almost like a thin crust pizza in texture, and I think it works the best with a rich pizza sauce and mozzarella.

    A thicker sauce like pizza sauce instead of pasta sauce works best because then the matzah doesn't get too soggy when baking. You can also prevent sogginess by baking it on a wire rack instead of on a baking sheet.

    Using a cheese that melts well like mozzarella works best for matzo pizza. Many of the kosher for Passover sliced cheeses also work well in this recipe.

    Ingredients & Topping Ideas

    Matzo and other pizza ingredients.

    matzah - not all matzah is kosher for Passover. Please check for the certification.

    pizza sauce - less watery than marinara or other pasta sauce. If you can find it, it works much better for this recipe. Requires kosher for Passover certification. If you can't find it in your grocery store, it's available on Amazon!

    cheese - any melty cheese works, and I usually use mozzarella. Requires kosher for Passover certification.

    Kosher for Passover Pizza Topping Ideas

    When using toppings, remember that the pizza only takes a few minutes to cook. Therefore, you'll need to slice them as thinly as possible or pre-cook them so they cook properly.

    • leftover veggies
    • any kosher for Passover cheese that is melty
    • mushrooms
    • peppers
    • shallots
    • garlic
    • fermented vegetables like pickled peppers

    How to Make this Recipe

    Simply spread about ¼ cup of the pizza sauce evenly and to the edges of the matzo, top with toppings and approximately 4 ounces of cheese, and broil for about 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

    Tip: If you're trying to avoid the soggy matzah (I actually like it) roast it on a wire cooling rack instead of on a baking sheet. The moisture won't be trapped under the matzah, keeping it from getting soggy.

    Close up of thin pizza.

    More Kosher for Passover Dishes

    I have a whole Passover section on Proportional Plate, so be sure to check it out. Try some of these kosher for Passover favorites:

    • Matzo Icebox Cake
    • Matzo Ball Soup
    • Kotlet
    • Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
    • Slow-Cooker Passover Brisket Recipe
    • Persian Tea Eggs

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    Matzo Pizza

    My favorite Passover snack and meal isn't a fancy roast or elaborate dinner… Instead, it's this 4-ingredient matzo pizza! You can make my matzo pizza easily in your oven or even toaster oven.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Main, Snack
    Cuisine: Italian, Jewish
    Diet: Kosher, Vegetarian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 383kcal
    Author: Candice

    Ingredients

    • 4 matzo kosher for passover
    • 1 cup pizza sauce kosher for passover, marinara works, too
    • 12 oz. mozzarella kosher for passover
    • 2 oz. fresh basil
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Place your matzo on a baking sheet (or two).
    • Spread ¼ cup of sauce on each of your matzo.
    • Shred 3 oz. of mozzarella over each of your matzo.
    • With the oven rack just below the broiler, broil on high until the cheese melts, ~5 minutes. Keep your eyes on it so the matzah doesn't burn.
    • Remove from oven, top with fresh basil, and let cool slightly before eating!

    Notes

    If you're trying to avoid the soggy matzah (I actually like it) roast it on a wire cooling rack instead of on a baking sheet. The moisture won't be trapped under the matzah, keeping it from getting soggy.
    Pizza sauce works better than marinara because it is thicker. The reduced water content prevents a soggy, watery matzo pizza.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 854mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1590IU | Vitamin C: 6.8mg | Calcium: 466mg | Iron: 2.3mg
    Did you try this recipe?Mention @ProportionalPlate or tag #ProportionalPlate on Instagram! I'd love to see what you're making!

    This post was originally published in April of 2019 but was republished with new photos, step by step instructions, FAQs, and tips in March of 2021.

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