(When You Don’t Own A Horse)
Who doesn’t need a list of the Best Ways to Use Leftover Matzah?
Though we’ve become pretty good at estimating how much matzah we’ll need for the Passover holiday, it seems that we always have a leftover box or two. And by the end of the holiday, no one wants one of these dried, tasteless, giant crackers, especially after re-engaging with leavened bread.
Since we were only going to host one Seder night this year with family, we purchased a 5-pound case of matzah. Eight days later, we still had nearly a full box leftover. A sense of pride came over me.
However, I am left with the dilemma of what do to with almost a full box of leftover matzah. And yet, it’s well-known that matzah is the only thing harder to give away than a Christmas fruit cake.
Best Ways To Use Leftover Matzah
Yes, I’ve heard all the jokes and viewed all the memes about matzah and it’s effects on a digestive system. It’s important to understand that the supersized cracker is extremely versatile. The celebrated matzah has many other utilitarian uses:
- Use it as a Frisbee
- Patch a driveway
- A a beer coaster
- Filling for a hamster cage
- Snackable bookmarks
When You Don’t Own A Horse
Luckily, we live on a ranch with horses whom appreciate the occasional treat of dry oats, wheat and barley to compliment their daily hay. In fact, our horses play a big role in getting rid of our chametz (pre-Passover) while also taking care of finishing off any leftover matzah, matzah meal, and farfel. Yes, they gain a few pounds, but who doesn’t?
The 5 Best Ways To Use Leftover Matzah Recipes
Though we really do feed our horses our leftover matzah, the bulk is used for our tradition of smashing it over unsuspecting guests’ heads (Moroccan family tradition) and sustaining us through the holiday. Beside the obligatory matzah ball soup served during the Seder, most of our matzah is consumed during Chol Hamoed (the intermediary days) as a bread replacement. Crumbly sandwiches, creative main dishes and desserts are all made with matzah.
So without further ado, here are my top 5 leftover matzah recipes:
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