Cogy's World Famous Matzo Balls

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After making many, many batches of matzo balls for my friends, I perfected the recipe and am sharing it here. They're always welcome treat served to sick friends and family.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 2hrs

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Cogy's World Famous Matzo Balls

Ingredients

4 extra-large eggs

1 ¼ cups matzo meal

¼ cup vegetable oil

1 tablespoon chicken stock

1 tablespoon vodka

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon white pepper

½ teaspoon dried basil

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

½ cup club soda

2 quarts chicken stock

Bread

Directions

Step 1

Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until thick and light colored. Combine the matzo meal vegetable oil 1 tablespoon chicken stock vodka salt pepper basil garlic powder and club soda in a large bowl and stir until well blended. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.

Step 2

Pour the 2 quarts chicken stock into a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Meanwhile form small 1 to 2 inch diameter balls using the chilled matzo mixture. Place the balls in the chicken stock reduce heat to medium and simmer until matzo balls are cooked through 45 to 60 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Cogy's World Famous Matzo Balls

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 296.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.5g 19%

Carbohydrates: 21.9g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 1.1g

Fat: 18.9g 29%

Saturated Fat: 3.7g 18%

Cholesterol: 186mg 62%

Vitamin A Iu: 254.8IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 3mg 23%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 31.2mcg 8%

Calcium: 36.2mg 4%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 16.4mg 6%

Potassium: 112.2mg 3%

Sodium: 653.1mg 26%

Calories From Fat: 170.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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