Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (omit if using cooked giblets)
  • 1 cup chicken livers (about 6 ounces), trimmed and halved, or finely chopped cooked giblets
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 9 unsalted matzohs, broken up
  • 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter or pareve margarine
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 3 to 4 teaspoons creole seasoning (Anne uses Tony Chacheres)
  • 1/2 cup chicken or turkey broth
  • 1 large egg

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees .
  • Generously grease a 9 x 9 inch glass baking dish or casserole.
  • If using the livers, heat the oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Carefully add the livers and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt and pepper.
  • Cook, turning often and scraping the bottom of the pan, until livers are browned but still pink in the center, about 4 minutes.
  • Transfer to a small bowl (dont wash the skillet).
  • Let livers cool slightly and then chop.
  • Meanwhile, place the matzohs in a large bowl and cover with cold water.
  • Let stand, pressing them down into the water, until softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain in a fine-mesh strainer, pressing out the water and breaking up the matzohs with your hands.
  • Dry the bowl; return matzohs to the bowl.
  • In the same skillet, over medium heat, melt all but 1 tablespoon of the butter.
  • Add the onion, celery and garlic and cook, stirring often, until tender, 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the parsley, creole seasoning, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Scrape the mixture into the matzohs.
  • Add the livers or giblets (or mushrooms), broth, and egg and mix well.
  • Transfer to the prepared baking dish and dot with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake until the surface is browned and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes longer.
  • Serve hot, with turkey gravy if you like.