Obatzda

Name: Obatzda
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3-1/2 cups
Cuisine: Europe, German
Ingredients: 2 rounds (8 ounces each) Camembert cheese, rind on, sliced; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons wheat beer; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 3-1/2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

You don't need to wait for Oktoberfest to enjoy a big bowl of Obatzda, the German beer cheese dip. Have some soft (or hard) pretzels ready!

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 79 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 183mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

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

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