Spinach-Mushroom Matzo Kugel

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup vegetable oil or olive oil
• 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large celery rib, diced
• 1/2 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach (cooked to package directions then hand-squeezed dry)
• 3 1/2 cups matzo farfel
• 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 1/4 cups hot water
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt or white salt (or to taste)
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)

Directions

1. 1

   Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add in mushrooms, cook stirring until they loose their moisture.

4. 4

   Add onion and celery; saute until tender (about 4 minutes).

5. 5

   Add in spinach and cook stirring for 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove skillet from heat and cool the mixture just slightly.

7. 7

   Stir in the matzo farfel, eggs, chicken broth, water, garlic powder, seasoned salt or white salt and pepper; stir to combine then transfer to prepared baking pan.

8. 8

   Bake uncovered at 375 degrees F for about 30 minutes.