🔥 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease it.
- Mix the dough:
In a large bowl, combine sausage, cheese, flour, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and caraway if using.
Stir in melted butter and sour cream. Mix well with hands or a sturdy spoon until fully combined. - Form the balls:
Roll mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch balls. Place on baking sheet about 1 inch apart. - Bake:
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp should reach at least 160°F / 70°C). - Cool slightly & serve:
Best served warm with a dipping sauce (suggestions below).
🍅 Suggested Dips:
- Paprika-sour cream dip: Mix sour cream + sweet paprika + garlic + lemon juice
- Spicy mustard dip
- Ajvar (Balkan roasted red pepper spread)
🧀 Tips:
- You can use a mix of cheddar and smoked cheese for deeper flavor.
- Make ahead and freeze unbaked — just thaw slightly and bake when ready.
- Use cooked crumbled Hungarian sausage (kolbász) if you want real traditional flavor and less grease.
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