Savory Hamantaschen Recipes

Who says hamantaschen have to be sweet? Try one of these savory cookies for a delicious Purim treat.


Tangy Herbed Lamb and Pine Nut Hamantaschen

Turnovers--be they wrapped in phyllo, puff pastry, or a simple olive oil dough--are common throughout the mezze-loving Mediterranean. Here they're filled with a rich-yet-tangy lamb stuffing, seasoned with bright fresh herbs and sweet-sour pomegranate molasses.

By Deena Prichep
Bake
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Caramelized Onion Hamantaschen

This is a dairy recipe inspired by America's favorite food: pizza. Pre-bake the onion-filled hamantaschen until they are mostly done, then add the cheese at the end so it doesn't burn.

By Amy Kritzer
Bake
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Tomato-Beef Hamantaschen

Ground beef seasoned with onion, garlic, olives, oregano, paprika, tomato sauce, and honey make an irresistable savory hamantaschen filling in this recipe from Leah Koenig's Modern Jewish Cooking.

By Leah Koenig
Bake
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Pretzel Hamantaschen with Hot Dogs

Here's a delicious, yeasted hamantaschen that is boiled like a pretzel, for that special tangy chew, and filled with a hotdog slice.

By Rachel Kor
Boil & Bake
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Beef Bacon Jam

Put this delicious condiment on your burgers or use it to fill savory hamantaschen.

By Summer Miller
Sauté
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Savory Deli Hamantaschen

These savory hamantaschen can be baked or fried. Fill them with your favorite deli meats and condiments for a tasty twist on a deli sandwich! These hamantaschen use pre-made wonton wrappers, so they're pretty quick to assemble.

By Leah Schapira
Bake or Fry
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