Absolutely! Here’s a classic Hungarian favorite that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or appetizers:
🇭🇺 Körözött – Hungarian Paprika Cheese Spread
Creamy, tangy, smoky, and packed with flavor — a staple of Hungarian tables.
🧀 What is Körözött?
Körözött (pronounced kur-uh-zut) is a traditional Hungarian cheese spread made with quark cheese or cottage cheese, paprika, butter, and spices. It’s creamy, lightly spicy, and usually served with fresh bread, radishes, and onions.
🥣 Ingredients:
- 250 g (1 cup) quark cheese (or farmer’s cheese, or well-drained cottage cheese)
- 2–3 tbsp softened butter
- 1 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika (or more to taste)
- 1/2 tsp caraway seeds, crushed
- 1 small onion, very finely chopped or grated
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp mustard, 1 tbsp sour cream, or a pinch of hot paprika