Passover Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 5 Matzos
broken into small pieces
- 5 eggs
- 1 16 oz container of cottage cheese
- 1 16 oz container of sour cream
- 3 T melted butter
- 1 t salt
- 1/2 t garlic powder
optional
- 1 t Dijon mustard
optional
- 1/2 t pepper
optional
- 2 c shredded cheese
mozzarella, muenster, or cheddar, Just something that melts well!
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350.
- 2
In an 8 x 8 baking dish, arrange one third of the broken matzo pieces.
- 3
In a medium bowl beat eggs. Add sour cream and cottage cheese, melted butter, salt, your choice of seasonings and 1 c of shredded cheese. Pour about one third of this over the matzos in the dish.
- 4
Repeat with two additional layers of broken matzo. (This doesn’t have to be exact.) Repeat with the cheese mixture in between each layer.
- 5
Top with remaining cheese and bake for 40 minutes. The cheese should be brown and bubbling!
Passover Mac and Cheese
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About this Recipe
Craving that comforting, cheesy goodness during Passover, but traditional mac and cheese is off the menu? This Passover Mac and Cheese recipe is here to hit the spot, delivering a satisfyingly creamy and cheesy experience that feels like a true indulgence.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe shines by ingeniously transforming simple Passover-friendly ingredients into a dish that's both familiar and wonderfully comforting. The combination of matzo with rich cottage cheese, sour cream, and eggs creates a uniquely creamy base, while a generous amount of shredded cheese melts into a luxurious, gooey texture. It's designed to satisfy those cravings for a hearty, cheesy casserole when you need it most.
What to Expect
Prepare for a hearty, deeply comforting dish that's packed with flavor. You'll find the matzo pieces soften beautifully, absorbing all the savory notes from the seasoned dairy blend. Each spoonful offers a delightful mix of creamy tang from the sour cream and cottage cheese, complemented by the sharp or mild notes of your chosen shredded cheese. It's a filling and utterly delicious meal, perfect for a family dinner.
Customization & Variations
One of the beauties of this dish is its flexibility. You can experiment with the type of shredded cheese—mozzarella offers a mild, stretchy melt, muenster provides a buttery richness, and cheddar delivers classic, sharp cheesy flavor. Don't hesitate to include the optional garlic powder, Dijon mustard, and pepper to layer in extra savory depth and a subtle kick. For a touch more richness, you could even add a little extra melted butter to the mixture.
Serving & Context
This matzo mac and cheese is a perfect centerpiece for a Passover dinner, offering a comforting and satisfying main course that appeals to all ages. It's hearty enough on its own, but also pairs wonderfully with a simple green salad for a balanced meal.