Perfect choice, Ashley! 🇭🇺✨ Körözött (pronounced kur-uh-zut) is a classic Hungarian cottage cheese spread that’s creamy, tangy, and beautifully spiced with sweet paprika and caraway seeds. It’s a staple in Hungarian homes — often served as a snack, appetizer, or light breakfast on crusty bread.
Here’s the authentic homemade recipe 👇
🇭🇺 Hungarian Cottage Cheese Spread – Körözött
🧀 Ingredients:
250 g (about 1 cup) cottage cheese or farmer’s cheese (dry style)
50 g (3 tbsp) butter, softened
1 small onion, very finely minced or grated
1½ tsp Hungarian sweet paprika
½ tsp caraway seeds, lightly crushed
½ tsp salt, or to taste
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tsp mustard (optional, for a bit of tang)
1–2 tbsp sour cream or plain yogurt (to adjust creaminess)
Chopped chives, parsley, or green onions (optional for garnish)
