Liptauer Cheese

Traditionally, this would have capers in it. I skipped them. This was a good use for the homemade butter, and Mr. Eat The Blog was pretty impressed. You can turn this into a dip by beating in a half cup of sour cream at the end, if you wish. Store tightly wrapped in the fridge for a few days.

You Will Need:

8 ounces cottage cheese
8 tablespoons (1/4 pound unsalted butter)
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 teaspoon dry mustard (you can decrease this if you prefer something with less punch)
1 tablespoon dried, minced onions
1 tablespoon minced chives

With a wooden spoon, mash the cottage cheese through a strainer. Cream the butter and mix with cheese and spices. Stir in onions and caraway seeds. Beat until smooth. Spoon into a bowl and chill several hours before serving.