Best Verns Obatzda Style Cheese Recipes

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OBATZDA - AUTHENTIC BAVARIAN RECIPE



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This flavorful Bavarian cheese spread is not only ideal for Oktoberfest, but also for any other occasion.

Provided by Angela Schofield

Categories     Appetizer     Snack

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

9 oz. Camembert/brie cheese (ripe at room temperature)
6 oz. cream cheese (soft)
4 tbsp. butter (soft)
1/2 small red onion ((finely chopped))
1 tsp. paprika powder
1/2 tsp. caraway seeds, whole (or 1/2 tsp. ground caraway seeds)
1/2 tsp. coarse Kosher salt (or 1/4 tsp. fine salt)
1/2 tsp. coarse ground pepper
1 tbsp. beer (or apple juice or milk, (optional))

Steps:

  • Cut Camembert/brie, cream cheese and butter into 1/2 inch cubes.
  • Chop the onion finely.
  • Place all prepped ingredients into a large bowl, add spices, and mash together with a large fork or clean hands until smooth.
  • Add beer, apple cider or milk if you prefer a smoother spread.
  • Place the mixture into ramekins or sturdy muffin liners.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. Keeps in the fridge several days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Portion, Calories 304 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 28 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Sugar 2 g

OBATZDA RECIPE



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Provided by Barbara

Number Of Ingredients 8

250 g camembert, very ripe
30 g spreadable cheese
75 g butter, soft
1 medium sized onion (or scallions)
some paprika
some salt
some pepper
some beer (German Oktoberfest beer, if possible)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the Camembert, the butter and the spreadable cheese and mix everything with a fork.
  • Mix with an electric mixer now or use an immersion blender.
  • If the spread is too thick, add some of the beer and mix a little more.
  • Spice with paprika to your liking.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cut the onions very finely, either add them to the spread if you want to eat it now or do this step right before you plan to serve the Obatzda.

OBATZDA (GERMAN CHEESE DIP)



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Obatzda, otherwise known as German beer cheese dip, is so delicious and creamy. It's the perfect dip to make the night before a get-together. -Beate Trinkl, Einsbach, Germany

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 rounds (8 ounces each) Camembert cheese, rind on, sliced
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mash Camembert cheese with a fork to desired consistency. Beat in cream cheese, onion and seasonings. If desired, sprinkle with additional caraway seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BAVARIAN CHEESE DIP (OBATZDA)



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Obatzda is a traditional soft cheese and beer dip from Bavaria. Served with vegetables and bread, it is the perfect in between meal bite to accompany a great beer. Cook time is the time needed to chill so the flavors meld properly.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb brie cheese or 1 lb camembert cheese, coarsely chopped
6 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup dark german ale
3 cloves roasted garlic (See note)
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1 pinch sweet paprika
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup diced Spanish onion
1 loaf French bread or 1 loaf german bread
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onions or 1/3 cup vidalia onion (for garnish)
1/4 cup thinly sliced radish (for garnish)
cut vegetables, such as carrots or celery sticks,sliced bell peppers and bit sized florets of broccoli and cauliflow
1/2 lb mixed olive

Steps:

  • Place the brie or camembert in a medium bowl.
  • Add the cream cheese, butter, ale, garlic, and caraway seeds.
  • Add paprika, and salt and pepper to taste; beat well to combine.
  • In a strainer, rinse the diced onion under cold water.
  • Drain and transfer to a clean kitchen towel, squeezing out all the liquid.
  • Fold the onion mixture into the cheese mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to melt, or store, covered and refrigerated, for up to 4 days.
  • If using French bread, slice into 1/4 inch thick slices.
  • if using German bread, halve lengthwise, then slice into 1/4 inch thick slices.
  • To serve, top the obatzda with the Vidalia onion and radish slices, and surround with the fresh cut vegetables, olives and sliced of French or German hard bread.
  • NOTE: To roast the garlic; peel off any papery coating from the garlic head.
  • Using a large sharp knife, cut about 1/2 inch from the top of the bulb, exposing the tips of the garlic cloves.
  • Place in a small baking dish, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and season with salt.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of water in the bottom of the dish, cover tightly with foil, and roast in 375*F oven, about 1 hour.
  • A sharp paring knife should insert into the garlic easily.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 727, Fat 34.2, SaturatedFat 18.7, Cholesterol 95.5, Sodium 1343.9, Carbohydrate 77.1, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 4.8, Protein 28.7

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