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    Matzo Toppings From Around the World!

    Published: Apr 5, 2022 · Modified: Oct 30, 2022 by Samantha Ferraro · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Why stop at one matzo pizza, when you can have 6 different matzo toppings inspired from around the world! Including flavor inspiration from Thailand, France, Hawaii and more!

    Why stop at one matzo pizza, when you can have 6 different matzo toppings inspired from around the world! Including flavor inspiration from Thailand, France and Hawaii and more!

    Matzo Pizza

    Passover is around the corner and savory matzo pizza is always on the must make list. Sure, you can go traditional with a good marinara and mozzarella, but I like to switch things up a bit with cultural and seasonal inspiration.

    These matzo toppings are inspired by some of my favofrite flavors around the world. Scroll through to check out all the different matzo pizzas and matzo toppings. I had so much fun with these and hope you can find some inspiration to top your matzo this year.

    Six Different Matzo Toppings Inspired from Around the World

    Why stop at one matzo pizza, when you can have 6 different matzo toppings inspired from around the world! Including flavor inspiration from Thailand, France and Hawaii and more!

    Italian Matzo Topping

    This matzo pizza is inspired by my favorite Italian pasta dish, puttanesca and is for the salt lovers at heart. Puttanesca is usually served with pasta with a simple tomato sauce including olives and capers.

    A thin layer of marinara is spread over the matzo and then topped with chopped olives, briny capers and shredded mozzarella. After baked, garnish with a few leaves of fresh basil to brighten up all the savory flavors.

    A thin layer of marinara is spread over the matzo and then topped with chopped olives, briny capers and shredded mozzarella. After baked, garnish with a few leaves of fresh basil to brighten up all the savory flavors.

    French Matzo Topping

    Fig and brie are a match made in flavor heaven. Spread a thin layer of fig jam onto the matzo and top with slices of brie.

    After matzo pizza is baked, finish with a bright salad of spicy arugula that is simply dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.

    French inspired matzo topping with fig jam, crie cheese and topped with arugula that is dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.

    Thai Inspired Matzo Topping

    This Thai matzo pizza may have been my favorite pairing of this set. Mix almond butter, curry paste and a bit of coconut milk together until smooth.

    Spread a thin layer onto the matzo and top with thinly sliced purple cabbage and carrots, fresh cilantro and toasted almonds. And for even more spicy kick, a drizzle of sriracha.

    Thai inspired matzo pizza. Spread a thin layer of coconut curry onto the matzo and top with cabbage, carrots, cilantro and toasted almonds.

    Mexican Inspired Matzo Topping

    This Mexican inspired matzo pizza is a play on huevos rancheros, one of our all time favorite breakfasts! Roasted tomatillo salsa is spread onto the matzo and topped with a perfectly fried egg, cilantro and of course, extra hot sauce.

    This would also be great with a layer of vegetarian refried beans for extra creaminess.

    Mexican inspired matzo pizza is a play on huevos rancheros, one of our all time favorite breakfasts! Roasted tomatillo salsa is spread onto the matzo and topped with a perfectly fried egg, cilantro and of course, extra hot sauce.

    Mediterranean Matzo Topping

    Of course I had to create a Mediterranean matzo pizza! These toppings are a play off of Sabich, which is an Israeli pita sandwich, filled with fried eggplant, eggs and chopped salad.

    Instead, for this matzo version, a thin layer of baba ghanoush is spread onto the matzo and topped with a fresh and crunchy chopped salad, a healthy drizzle of tahini sauce, boiled egg and pickled jalapenos for that added heat.

    Mediterranean matzo pizza inspired by sabich. The matzo is spread with a  layer of baba ghanoush and topped with chopped salad, hard boiled egg and pickled jalapenos/

    Hawaiian Inspired Matzo Topping

    For a sweet matzo topping, I was inspired by growing up on the islands. Growing up in Hawaii, I was introduced to some of my favorite tropical flavors, including purple swweet potato and macadamia nut.

    For this topping, add coconut milk to boiled sweet purple potato and mash together until creamy. Spread a layer onto the matzo and top with chopped macadamia nuts and shredded coconut.

    For the Hawaiian inspired matzo toppings, add coconut milk to boiled sweet purple potato and mash together until creamy. Spread a layer onto the matzo and top with chopped macadamia nuts and shredded coconut.

    What will you be topping your matzo with?

    6 Matzo Toppings from Around the World

    Samantha Ferraro

    LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    Why stop at one matzo pizza, when you can have 6 different matzo toppings inspired from around the world! Including flavor inspiration from Thailand, France, Hawaii and more!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Appetizer, Main
    Cuisine French, Hawaiian, Italian, Jewish, Mediterranean, Mexican, Thai
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 447 kcal

    Equipment

    Silpat

    Ingredients
     
     

    Matzo

    • 6 matzo crackers

    Italian Matzo Topping

    • 2 tablespoons marinara
    • ¼ cup chopped olives Kalamata or Castelvetrano
    • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella
    • 1 tablespoon capers
    • Fresh basil leaves

    French Matzo Topping

    • 2 tablespoons fig jam
    • 2 ounces brie roughly torn or sliced
    • 1 cup arugula
    • Drizzle of olive oil
    • Fresh lemon juice
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Thai Matzo Topping

    • ¼ cup coconut milk
    • ¼ cup almond butter
    • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
    • ¼ cup shredded carrots
    • ¼ cup thinly sliced purple cabbage
    • 1 green onions sliced
    • 2-3 tablespoons chopped roasted almonds
    • Fresh cilantro
    • Sriracha
    • Lime cut into wedges

    Mexican Matzo Topping

    • 2 tablespoons roasted tomato salsa + more for garnish
    • 1 fried or over easy egg
    • ¼ avocado sliced
    • Fresh cilantro
    • Hot sauce as needed

    Mediterranean Matzo Topping

    • 2 tablespoons baba ghanoush or substitute hummus
    • 1 hard boiled egg sliced
    • ¼ cup chopped salad
    • 3-4 sliced pickled jalapeños
    • Drizzle of tahini sauce

    Hawaiian Matzo Topping

    • 1 purple sweet potato peeled and cut into chucks
    • ¼ cup coconut milk
    • 1 teaspoon sugar.
    • ¼ cup chopped macadamia nuts
    • ¼ cup shredded coconut.

    Instructions
     

    • Before topping matzo, place matzo in oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10-12 minutes, to get it a bit more crispy and dry so it can hold the toppings well.
    • To make the Italian Matzo: spread matzo with a thin layer of marinara, ¼ cup chopped olives and 1 Tb capers and ¼ cup of shredded mozzarella. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese melts. Top with freshly torn basil.
    • To make the French Matzo: Spread matzo with a thin layer of fig jam and top with sliced brie (about 3-4 pieces). Bake at 350 degrees F for about 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted. In a separate bowl, toss together arugula and add a drizzle of olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper and top salad onto matzo.
    • To make the Thai Matzo: In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup coconut milk, 2 tablespoons of red curry paste and ¼ cup almond butter and spread a thin layer onto matzo (you may have extra sauce). Then top with shredded carrots, sliced cabbage, green onions, cilantro, chopped roasted almonds, drizzle of sriracha and lime wedges.
    • To make the Huevos Rancheros Matzo: Spread a thin layer of roasted tomato salsa on the matzo and top with an over easy egg or fried egg. Add a dollop of tomatillo salsa, fresh cilantro, sliced avocado and hot sauce, if desired.
    • To make the Sabich Matzo: Spread a thin layer of baba ghanoush and top with a sliced hard boiled egg, sliced pickled jalapeños, chopped salad and a good drizzle of tahini sauce.
    • To make the Hawaiian Matzo: Peel and boil 1 purple sweet potato until fork tender. Once done, mash it well and add ¼ cup coconut milk and 1 teaspoon of sugar and mix well until creamy. Spread mashed potato on matzo and top with chopped macadamia nuts and shredded coconut.

    Notes

    Pre-heat matzo in a warm oven so the crackers stay crisp.
    These toppings serve as inspiration, so have fun mixing and matching or adding more or less depending on your taste. 
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 447kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 13gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 478mgPotassium: 514mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 7561IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 144mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword matzo toppings, savory matzo pizza
    Did you make this recipe?Let us know by leaving a comment and 5 star rating!

    This post was originally published in April, 2016 for The Nosher and updated on this site, with permission in April, 2022 with added recipes and nutritional information.

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    1. Lg says

      May 05, 2016 at 3:41 pm

      5 stars
      The international pizza is a brilliant presentation
      Love it

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      • Samantha says

        May 06, 2016 at 8:46 am

        Thank you!

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