Here is the simple, authentic recipe only for Körözött – Hungarian Cottage Cheese Spread 🇭🇺✨

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Körözött (Hungarian Cottage Cheese Spread)

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese or farmer’s cheese
• ½ cup softened butter
• 1–2 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 small onion, very finely minced or 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp caraway seeds (crushed slightly)
• ½ tsp salt (to taste)
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
• Chopped chives or parsley (optional for topping)

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Instructions

1. In a bowl, mash cottage cheese with a fork until mostly smooth.
2. Add softened butter and mix until creamy.
3. Stir in paprika, crushed caraway seeds, onion, salt, and pepper.
4. Add sour cream if you want a smoother, richer spread.
5. Chill for 30 minutes to let flavors develop.
6. Serve with bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

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If you want, I can also give you the recipe for Liptauer, the spicy version popular in Slovakia and Austria!