Description
A savory baked matzo kugel with smoky pastrami, eggs, and a tender custard base, perfect for holidays or family dinners.
Ingredients
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- 4 matzo sheets, broken into pieces
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 ounces pastrami, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely diced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9×9 baking dish.
- Soak broken matzo pieces in warm water for 2 to 3 minutes, then drain gently.
- Whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Stir in softened matzo, chopped pastrami, and diced onion.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Do not oversoak matzo.
- Let rest before slicing for cleaner portions.
- Adjust salt carefully due to pastrami.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 120mg