Obatzda - Bavarian Beer Cheese
Bavarian cheese spread, Camembert, spices & onions.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 328kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz. Camembert or Brie cheese, rind removed
- 4 oz. Cream Cheese softened
- 4 oz. Butter softened
- 1 small Onion finely chopped
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- 2 tsp. Caraway Seeds
- 1 tsp. Paprika
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- ¼ German Wheat Beer more or less to taste
- Fresh Chives chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Camembert or Brie cheese, cream cheese, and butter. Mash the mixture with a fork until well-blended.8 oz. Camembert, 4 oz. Cream Cheese, 4 oz. Butter
- Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, caraway seeds, and paprika to the cheese mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly.1 small Onion, 1 clove Garlic, 2 tsp. Caraway Seeds, 1 tsp. Paprika, Salt & Pepper
- Gradually add the German wheat beer to the mixture, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved. The spread should be smooth and creamy but not too runny.¼ German Wheat Beer
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- When you're ready to serve, transfer the Obatzda to a serving dish and garnish with chopped chives. Enjoy with pretzels, crusty bread, or your favorite crackers.Fresh Chives
Nutrition
Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1447IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 1mg