Matzo Pizza
A staple during Passover, this easy snack combines a crunchy, cracker-like crust and gooey, cheesy topping spiked with optional red-pepper flakes for a fiery bite. Feel free to add your favorite pizza toppings: Olives, anchovies, dried oregano and sliced garlic and onions can all be layered on top of the cheese before baking.
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- Serves: 2 persons
Ingredients
- 2matzo crackers
- 4teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4tablespoons marinara or pizza sauce
- 6ounces mozzarella, thinly sliced
- Pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)
- Basil leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Heat oven to 425 degrees.Step 2
Place matzo on a baking pan. Brush each cracker with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Bake until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.Step 3
Remove from the oven and spread 2 tablespoons marinara on each matzo, then top with mozzarella. Sprinkle lightly with red pepper, if using.Step 4
Bake until the cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Top with basil leaves, if you like, and serve hot.