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Here’s a traditional Hungarian Körözött recipe—simple, savory, and perfect as a spread or light snack 🇭🇺🧀

Hungarian Körözött (Paprika Cheese Spread)

Körözött is a classic Hungarian spread made from fresh cheese, paprika, and onion. It’s creamy, slightly tangy, and boldly seasoned—often served at gatherings with bread or vegetables.

🧺 Ingredients

• 1½ cups farmer cheese or quark
  (cream cheese can be used if needed)

• 2 tablespoons sour cream

• 1 small onion, very finely minced

• 1–2 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika

• ¼ teaspoon caraway seeds, crushed (optional but traditional)

• Salt, to taste

• Optional additions: chives or a little mustard

🥣 Instructions

1. Mash the cheese
   In a bowl, mash farmer cheese until smooth.

2. Mix ingredients
   Stir in sour cream, onion, paprika, caraway, and salt until well combined.

3. Adjust & chill
   Taste and adjust seasoning. Chill for at least 30 minutes to let flavors develop.

🍞 How to Serve

• Spread on fresh bread or rolls

• Serve with raw vegetables (peppers, cucumbers, radishes)

• Traditionally offered as an appetizer or light meal

🇭🇺 Tips for Authentic Flavor

• Use sweet Hungarian paprika, not hot

• Mince onion very finely so it blends smoothly

• Let it rest—körözött tastes better after chilling

If you’d like, I can:

• Make a Transylvanian-style variation

• Adjust it to be milder or sharper

• Suggest a traditional Hungarian bread pairing