Liptauer Cheese: A Little Known Dish that Immigrated to the US from Hungary

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne adds heat but is often less expensive

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs can be used for convenience

Start by placing an 8-ounce block of cream cheese into a food processor.

Add a half stick (1/4 cup) of unsalted butter to the food processor.

Include 3 tablespoons of sour cream into the mixture.

Add 1 tablespoon of finely chopped onions and 1 tablespoon of capers (drained).

Mix in 1 teaspoon of dry mustard, 1 teaspoon of paprika (hot or sweet), and 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds.

If using, add 2 chopped anchovies to the mixture.

Process the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Taste the mixture and add black pepper to taste, adjusting the salt if necessary due to the saltiness of the anchovies.

Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and refrigerate for about an hour to allow flavors to meld.

Serve with an assortment of crackers or thinly sliced brown bread.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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