In a medium bowl, add water and soak the slices of bread and squeeze out the excess water, then tear into small pieces.
In a large bowl, combine with your hands or a spoon ground beef, ground pork, bread pieces, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, paprika is using, salt and black pepper.
Shape the mixture into small size balls and flatten slightly into patties. Dip the patties in bread crumbs on both sides. Place on a large plate or baking sheet. Make ahead, and cover and place in the refrigerator.
Heat a skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat, add oil and once the oil is hot, add the patties, and cook about 5 minutes on each side. They should be crispy. Place in a baking dish and continue frying the patties.
Serve hot over the Hungarian Summer Squash with Dill, Hungarian Tomato Salad, Potatoes or a Hungarian Cucumber Salad.