Name: Beer Cheese Dip (Obatzda)
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 6 oz. Camembert cheese; 6 oz. spreadable cheese wedges ((like Laughing Cow)); 4 Tbsp. butter; 2 tsp. paprika; 1 tsp. ground caraway seeds ((whole is OK if you cannot find the ground version)); 1/4 cup German wheat beer; salt; pepper; 1/4 cup onion, finely diced; 2 Tbsp. fresh chives, finely chopped, divided

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Obatzda, or beer cheese dip, is a German-style dip perfect for dipping pretzels, sliced meats, and more! It’s an easy cheese dip recipe made with two types of cheese and German wheat beer. Serve it with your game day appetizers with pretzels or simply as a fun snack!

Beer cheese dip (obatzda) in a white bowl surrounded by soft pretzels on a white plate — Beer Cheese Dip (Obatzda) is one of our favorite German appetizers and game day recipes. You can’t go wrong when you serve it with a plate of *homemade soft pretzels!*

Also known as obatzter, obazda, obazde or obazd’n, this German beer cheese dip is a strong cheese spread made with very ripe Camembert, spreadable cheese, butter, onions, spices and, of course, beer. It’s a classic Bavarian beer garden dish, best enjoyed with a cold stein of Weissbeir or your own favorite brew, and a tasty soft pretzels recipe for dipping. Obatzda is easily one of our favorite cheese dip recipes!

What ingredients are in beer cheese dip?

Obatzda beer and cheese dip uses just a few easy ingredients and a tasty mix of seasonings like paprika, caraway, and chives. Here’s everything you’ll need to make beer and cheese dip:

6 oz Camembert cheese
6 oz spreadable cheese wedges (like Laughing Cow)
4 tbsp butter
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground caraway seeds (whole is OK if you cannot find the ground version)
1/4 cup German wheat beer
salt
pepper
1/4 cup onion, finely diced
2 Tbsp. fresh chives, finely chopped, divided

What is the best beer for beer cheese dip?

Traditional Obatzda calls for German wheat beer, but you could also use another type of German beer or a non-alcoholic beer, if you don’t want to have alcohol in your dip.

A white bowl with beer cheese dip (obatzda) and fresh chives sitting on top of a decorative napkin — **Fresh chives** on top add so much flavor to this Camembert German cheese dip recipe.

How do you make Obatzda?

Making cheese dip for pretzels requires just 5 easy steps, so it’s no wonder it’s a favorite of German appetizers. Here’s all you need to do to make Obatzda:

Cut Camembert into pieces and bring to room temperature with spreadable cheese and butter. Make sure all are very soft so they will mix together smoothly.
Add the cheeses and butter to a mixing bowl with paprika, caraway seeds, and beer. Use a fork to mix.
If possible, refrigerate for a couple of hours to let flavors meld.
Before serving, fold in diced onion and 1 Tbsp. chives. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with remaining chives and serve with soft pretzels, fresh bread, pita chips, sliced sausages, etc. Serve dip at room temperature.

Does the alcohol cook out of beer and cheese dip?

Since traditional German beer cheese dip is not cooked and is served room temperature or cold, the alcohol remains in the dip. It is a nominal amount per serving; however, you can also use non-alcoholic beer in place of the German wheat beer for your Obatzda, if you prefer.

Dipping a soft pretzel into beer cheese dip (obatzda) — A *soft pretzels recipe* is a **match made in heaven** with this Bavarian Obatzda.

Can you freeze Obatzda?

Freezing this cheese dip recipe is not recommended, as the texture will not be the same. However, you can store it in the fridge for 2-3 days and it will last, so you can make it ahead of time for a get-together or party.

What goes well with German cheese dip?

This is the best beer cheese dip for pretzels, like a Soft Pretzel Recipe, and it can also be served with veggies, like these roasted vegetables with cheese sauce, fresh crusty bread (you could even make your own, like our sprouted grain bread), pita chips, sliced sausages, etc.

It’s perfect for football games, tailgating, or your own Oktoberfest party; in fact, it’s one of our favorite Oktoberfest recipes and game day snacks! Also consider pairing it with Baked Crispy Potato Wedges, Potato and Chorizo Bites or Steak Foil Packs.

Beer cheese dip (Obatzda) served in a white bowl with fresh chives, surrounded by homemade soft pretzels on a white plate — Serve a plate of cheese dip and soft pretzels like this along with your game day appetizers, and it will be gone before you can blink!

Try more easy finger food ideas and game day appetizers!

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