Bavarian Cheese Dip Obatzda Recipe

Ingredients for Bavarian Cheese Dip Obatzda

• Brie Cheese
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons ale (or beer)
• Roasted Garlic
• Caraway Seed
• Sweet Paprika
• Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• Spanish Onion
• French or German bread, sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces
• Red Onions
• Radish
• Vegetables
• Olive

How to Make Bavarian Cheese Dip Obatzda

1. Place 4 ounces of brie or camembert cheese in a medium bowl.
2. Add 4 ounces of cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of butter, 2 tablespoons of ale (or beer), 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds.
3. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.
4. Beat well with a fork or whisk until smooth and creamy.
5. Finely dice 1/2 small red onion. Rinse the diced onion under cold water in a strainer.
6. Drain the onion and wrap in a clean kitchen towel, squeezing out excess moisture.
7. Gently fold the squeezed onion into the cheese mixture.
8. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to 4 days) to allow the flavors to meld.
9. While the dip chills, prepare your accompaniments: Slice French or German bread into 1/4-inch thick slices.
10. To serve, arrange the Obatzda in a serving bowl. Top with thinly sliced vidalia onion and radish.
11. Surround the dip with an array of fresh-cut vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, carrots, celery) and olives.
12. Serve with the sliced bread for dipping.