Matzo Mushroom-Onion Kugel

Name: Matzo Mushroom-Onion Kugel
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 10 (6 inch) matzo crackers; 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup hot water; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 cups onions, diced; 2/3 cup carrot, grated; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 16 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 4 large egg whites; 2 large eggs

Submitted by Cynna

"The secret to success here is to first brown the matzo in the oven. Cooking Light. April '04"

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 12

ingredients

10 (6 inch) matzo crackers
2 ¹⁄₂ cups chicken broth
1 cup hot water
¹⁄₄ cup olive oil
3 cups onions, diced
²⁄₃ cup carrot, grated
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon paprika
¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic powder
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
16 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
4 large egg whites
2 large eggs

directions

Preheat oven to 375°.
Place matzo crackers in a single layer on a baking sheet; bake at 375° for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
Break crackers into small pieces, and place in a large bowl.
Pour chicken broth and water over matzo; let stand 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add onion; cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add carrot and next 6 ingredients (carrot through mushrooms) to pan; cover and cook 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
Add mushroom mixture and 2 tablespoons parsley to matzo mixture, stirring well.
Combine egg whites and eggs in a bowl; stir with a whisk.
Add egg mixture to matzo mixture; stir well.
Press matzo mixture into a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate coated with cooking spray.
Bake, covered, at 375° for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 18 minutes or until lightly browned.
Let kugel stand for 5 minutes, and cut into wedges.
Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.