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Hungarian Spiced Cheese Spread (Körözött or Liptauer)

Hungarians serve this spiced cheese spread with chunks of bread as part of an appetizer spread.

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces túró
  • ½ small onion minced
  • 2 ounces butter chopped, at room temperature
  • 1 heaping teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
  • ½ teaspoon caraway seeds
  • ½ teaspoon prepared mustard
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: a splash of Hungarian plum brandy or beer chopped capers, chopped parsley, or chopped anchovies

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients and mix until thoroughly blended.
  • Refrigerate several hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.