Bavarian Obatzda
200 years ago, the beer garden started as an extension of a brewery, where the brewery could sell beer directly to the consumer instead of delivering it to pubs. Last century, a Bavarian brewery owner created Obatzda to make use of overripe Camembert cheese. Today, Obatzda is a popular Bavarian beer garden dish that is served with pretzels and beer. You can also shake up your mac and cheese with this new taste.
Ingredients
- 8 oz ripe Brie or Camembert cheese
- 4 oz whipped cream cheese with chives
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp soft butter
- 1 beer blonde or your favorite
- salt & pepper
Obatzda Culinary Spice Kit
- Pouch [1] Caraway, paprika
- Pouch [2] Cayenne pepper
Suggested Sides
- 1 jar German pickles or sauerkraut
- 3-6 pretzels or slices of rye bread
Optional
- 1/4 cup chives for garnish
For Obatzda ‘Mac & Cheese’
- 8 oz elbow macaroni cooked
- 1/2 cup cream
For Obatzda Stuffed Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts
- tooth picks
- oil
Instructions
Obatzda cream
- Mash Brie or Camembert cheese with a fork.
- Mix with butter, cream cheese, and chopped onions.
- Season to taste with Obatzda [1] and [2] spices, salt, and pepper.
- Add 4 tbsp beer and mix until it becomes a smooth cream.
- Let rest for 30-60 minutes.
Serve
- Serve with pickles or sauerkraut and pretzels or German style rye bread.
Variation: Obatzda ‘Mac & Cheese’
- In a PAN, heat cream and stir in Obatzda cream.
- Mix until it becomes a smooth sauce.
- Add macaroni and mix well.
Variation: Obatzda Stuffed Chicken
- Cut a horizontal slit into the chicken breast to form a pocket.
- Fill with Obatzda cream. Close with tooth picks.
- In a PAN, heat oil and fry chicken on medium until cooked through and browned.
- Alternative: Grill or bake the stuffed chicken.
- Enjoy!
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2022-12-14
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2022-12-05
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