Name: Maria's Authentic Hungarian Cheese Spread
Ingredients: 8 oz. package of cream cheese (softened); 1 stick of unsalted butter; 2 inches of anchovy paste; 2 TBSP of minced onions; 1 rounded TBSP of Hungarian Sweet red paprika (*see notes for recommended brands).; 2 tsp yellow mustard; 1 tsp of caraway seeds (plus a little to optionally sprinkle on top).

Ingredients

8 oz. package of cream cheese (softened)
1 stick of unsalted butter
2 inches of anchovy paste
2 TBSP of minced onions
1 rounded TBSP of Hungarian Sweet red paprika (*see notes for recommended brands).
2 tsp yellow mustard
1 tsp of caraway seeds (plus a little to optionally sprinkle on top).

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Instructions

Mince the shallots very finely and set aside.
On a large plate and with a fork, spoon or spatula mix the softened butter and cream cheese until they are incorporated and cohesive.
Add sweet paprika, mustard, shallots, and anchovy paste. Mix completely until the color is consistently bright orange with no streaks of yellow or white.
Add caraway seeds and mix until incorporated.
Using a spatula, scoop all of the spread into a small ramekin or serving bowl.
Optionally sprinkle with caraway seeds.
Cover with plastic wrap (or store in an airtight container) and refrigerate until ready to use.
Pull spread out about 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

*Authentic Hungarian Sweet Paprika is a must for this recipe. Here are links to my #1 and #2 recommendations.

** Anchovy Paste can be found in most grocery stores next to tuna fish. But here is a link in case you have trouble finding it.

Author: Maria Weisz