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matzo farfel kugel

GG's Matzo Farfel Kugel (Savory Passover Stuffing)

GG's Matzo Farfel Kugel was my grandmother's signature Passover Stuffing dish at her legendary Passover Seders. With her permission, I get to share this recipe with you and it is truly one of The Best Passover Side Dish Recipes. This recipe is super simple to make and it is dairy free and pareve. 
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Course: Dinner, seder, Side Dish
Cuisine: Jewish, Kosher, Passover
Keyword: farfel, kugel
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 391kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 pan

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups matzo farfel
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 8 oz mushroom
  • 1 stick margarine can substitute ½ cup of oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoon onion soup mix
  • 4 egg
  • 4 tablespoon potato pancake mix
  • 8 oz chicken stock
  • ¾ cup water

Instructions

  • Chop the mushrooms, onions, and celery.
  • In a pan over a medium/low flame melt the margarine and saute the mushrooms, onions, and celery until tender.
  • Season the mushrooms, celery, and onions with the onion soup mix.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the potato pancake mix.
  • Add the sauteed mushrooms, onions, and celery into the egg mixture.
  • In a separate bowl, pour the water and chicken soup over the matzo farfel.
  • Mix the farfel into the egg/vegetable batter and pour into a pre-greased 9x13 pan.
  • Bake in the oven at 375ºF for 30 minutes.

Notes

  • Make sure to allow time for the matzo farfel to soak up the chicken stock you pour into it. This will make sure that the farfel contains enough moisture and you will not have dry spots in the middle.
  • If you make the matzo farfel kugel in advance and reheat it you will want to pour ½ cup of chicken stock over the top to make sure that the kugel does not dry out in the oven. (Remember, matzo acts like a sponge).
  • You can try any number of different mushrooms in this recipe. For suggestions, see our cooking tips about different kinds of mushrooms.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
GG's Matzo Farfel Kugel (Savory Passover Stuffing)
Amount per Serving
Calories
391
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
55
mg
18
%
Sodium
 
222
mg
10
%
Potassium
 
256
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
64
g
21
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
 
455
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
31
mg
3
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.