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Obatzda (Authentic German Beer Cheese Dip from Bavaria)

Obatzda is the most addictive beer and cheese dip or spread to help pretzels travel into your mouth! The rustic and authentic camembert cream cheese base is enhanced with onions, chives and paprika. It's the perfect snack to go with pretzels and beer for a game night with friends or an Oktoberfest party.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Entertaining, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Bavarian, Bayern, German, Oktoberfest
Keyword: Bavarian appetizer recipe, Bavarian dip recipe, Bavarian spread recipe, beer cheese dip recipe, beer cheese spread recipe, cheese dip recipe, cheese spread recipe, German cheese dip recipe, German dip recipe, German Snack Recipe, German spread recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 163kcal

Ingredients

  • 250 grams camembert cheese Room temperature. Or a young brie cheese, just go for the one with the farthest out expiration date.
  • 120 grams cream cheese Room temperature.
  • 10 grams butter Room temperature.
  • 2 Tablespoons finely chopped chives reserve a little as garnish on top
  • 2 Tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon paprika powder The 'sweet' kind, not spicy or smoked. Plus more for sprinting on top. Like a little kick? Add a little bit of cayenne powder.
  • 100 milliliters beer More or less, depending on the consistency you like. I typically like a spreadable consistency unless I serve it as a dip at parties. I used Paulaner Lager.
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Bring all ingredients to room temperature (either by waiting or putting in them microwave for a few seconds). Using a fork, mash together the cheese, cream cheese and butter until you have a chunky paste-like consistency.
    250 grams camembert cheese, 120 grams cream cheese, 10 grams butter
  • Add in the onions and chives and paprika and continue mixing until combined. Finally add in just enough beer to bring to a spreadable consistency. Add more beer if using a dip for parties etc.
    2 Tablespoons finely chopped chives, 2 Tablespoons finely chopped onion, 1 teaspoon paprika powder
  • Garnish with paprika powder and chopped chives. Serve with my homemade pretzels for the ultimate Bavarian experience (they can be made ahead of time minus the baking). Other traditional garnishes and dippers are radishes and sliced onions.
    100 milliliters beer

Notes

Store Obatzda leftovers (yeah right) covered and in the fridge for up to 3 days.
This is an authentic Bavarian appetizer that would be perfect or any occasion including an Oktoberfest-themed party.

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 645IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 1mg