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Nutritional Values
250kcal
11gProtein
4gCarbs
22gFat
—Fibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
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🥛 Dairy
Obatzda
How to order / say it
Say it
Obatzda — [OH-batz-dah]
Order
I'd like the Obatzda, please.
Locally
Ich hätte gern den Obatzda, bitte.
Say locally
A creamy cheese spread flavored with beer, onions, and paprika.
Why try it?
Obatzda is an essential feature on Bavarian beer garden tables and is perfect for enjoying with a soft pretzel. It's a taste of communal dining and hearty snacks that embody Bavaria's social and casual eating culture.
How it tastes
Lush and creamy with a tangy kick from onions and paprika, Obatzda offers a luxurious spreadable texture. The beer mingles with the cheese, adding a depth of flavor that's both savory and slightly sharp.
Origin & History — first documented: 1920
Originating in the 1920s in Bavaria, Obatzda was invented as a way to use leftover cheese in creative and thrifty ways. It gained popularity in Munich beer gardens and continues to represent Bavarian hospitality.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥛 200 g camembert cheese
- 🥛 50 g butter
- 🧄 30 g onions
- 🍷 50 ml beer
- 🧂 1 tsp paprika
- 🧂 1/2 tsp caraway seeds
Method
- 1 Mash the cheese and butter until smooth.
- 2 Stir in finely chopped onions, beer, paprika, and caraway seeds.
- 3 Adjust seasoning to taste, chill before serving.
- 4 Serve with pretzels or rye bread.
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