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Traditional Bavarian Beer Cheese Dip (Obatzda)

Authentic obatzda recipe! This creamy Bavarian beer cheese dip is perfect for Oktoberfest. Serve with pretzels for the best German party snack.

Ingredients:

• 9 ounces (250 grams) Camembert
• 4 ounces (120 grams) cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons (25 grams) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red or sweet onion
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• ⅓ cup (80 milliliter) German beer, as needed

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mash the Camembert and cream cheese with a fork. It can look a bit rustic ... that’s perfect! Add the butter and mash until creamy.
2. Stir in the chopped onion, paprika, and about 1 tablespoon of beer. Mix well. For a softer texture, add a bit more beer ... just a little at a time.
3. Cover and chill for at least an hour. Let it come to room temp before serving, then stir and top with chives and a dusting of paprika.

Notes/Hints:

• No beer? A splash of milk or non-alcoholic beer works too
• Can't get Camembert? Use Brie.
• Experiment with different spices such as ground caraway seeds (very traditional) and/or cumin. 
• For something different, stir in some grated radishes.

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