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Körözött (Hungarian Paprika Cheese Spread) 🇭🇺🧀
A smoky, creamy, and slightly spicy Hungarian cheese spread made with cottage cheese, paprika, and caraway. Perfect on bread, crackers, or veggies!
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
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250g (9 oz) dry cottage cheese (túró or farmer’s cheese)
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100g (3.5 oz) unsalted butter, softened
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1 tbsp sweet paprika (essential! Hungarian if possible)
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1 tsp caraway seeds, crushed (or ground caraway)
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1 small red onion, finely minced (or 2 tbsp onion powder)
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1 tsp mustard (optional, for tang)
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Salt & pepper to taste
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2–3 tbsp sour cream (or plain yogurt, for creaminess)
(For a smoother texture, blend in a food processor.)
Instructions
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Mix the Base:
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In a bowl, mash cottage cheese and butter until smooth.
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Add paprika, caraway, onion, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
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Stir in sour cream until creamy (adjust thickness as needed).
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Chill & Serve:
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Cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours to let flavors meld.
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Garnish with extra paprika and caraway seeds.
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Serving Ideas
🍞 Spread on rye bread, baguette, or crackers.
🥒 Pair with radishes, pickles, or bell peppers.
🍺 Enjoy with Hungarian beer or dry white wine.
Why It’s Special
✨ Authentic Hungarian flavor—popular at gatherings and holidays.
✨ Vegetarian-friendly and gluten-free (check bread/cracker labels).
✨ Easy to customize—add smoked paprika, garlic, or chives.
Pro Tip: For a smokier version, use hot paprika or a dash of liquid smoke.
Storage
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Keeps for 3–4 days in the fridge.
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Freezes well (thaw overnight before serving).
Want a vegan version (with tofu or cashews)? 😊 Let me know!
