
Here is an authentic, rustic, and incredibly delicious Savory Hungarian Cheese Spread (Körözött) — creamy, tangy, paprika-forward, and perfect for bread, crackers, and vegetables.
Popular in Hungarian taverns and households, often served with beer! 🇭🇺🍺
🧀🇭🇺 Hungarian Körözött (Cheese-Paprika Spread)
Ingredients
Classic Version:
- 8 oz (225 g) soft cheese
(Traditionally túró / quark or cottage cheese. Cream cheese works too.) - 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 1–2 tbsp sour cream (adjust for creaminess)
- 2–3 tsp Hungarian sweet paprika
- 1/2 tsp caraway seeds, crushed
- 1 small onion, very finely minced (or mild green onion)
- 1–2 tsp mustard (optional, but common)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Optional Add-ins:
- Chopped chives or parsley
- Finely chopped pickles
- A splash of lemon juice
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