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.

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Steps

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Place the brie or camembert in a medium bowl.

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Add the cream cheese , butter , ale , garlic , and caraway seeds.

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Add paprika , and salt and pepper to taste.

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Beat well to combine.

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In a strainer , rinse the diced onion under cold water.

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Drain and transfer to a clean kitchen towel , squeezing out all the liquid.

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Fold the onion mixture into the cheese mixture.

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Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours , allowing the flavors to melt , or store , covered and refrigerated , for up to 4 days.

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If using french bread , slice into 1 / 4 inch thick slices.

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If using german bread , halve lengthwise , then slice into 1 / 4 inch thick slices.

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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.

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Using a large sharp knife , cut about 1 / 2 inch from the top of the bulb , exposing the.

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Place in a small baking dish , drizzle lightly with olive oil , and season with salt.

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Pour 1 / 4 cup.

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Ingredients

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brie cheese, cream cheese, butter, ale, roasted garlic, caraway seed, sweet paprika, salt & freshly ground black pepper, spanish onion, french bread, red onions, radish, vegetables, olive