Bavarian Braunschweiger Dip Recipes

BAVARIAN BRAUNSCHWEIGER DIP

Steps:

• Saute the onion for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Then remove from heat and drain.
• Mix braunschweiger with cream cheese, then mix in the onion and pepper.
• Serve as a spread on crackers or as a dip for raw veggies.

BRAUNSCHWEIGER DIP

Steps:

• Mix all together with a hand mixer.
• Chill.

BAVARIAN CHEESE DIP (OBATZDA)

Steps:

• Place the brie or camembert in a medium bowl.
• Add the cream cheese, butter, ale, garlic, and caraway seeds.
• Add paprika, and salt and pepper to taste; beat well to combine.
• In a strainer, rinse the diced onion under cold water.
• Drain and transfer to a clean kitchen towel, squeezing out all the liquid.
• Fold the onion mixture into the cheese mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to melt, or store, covered and refrigerated, for up to 4 days.
• If using French bread, slice into 1/4 inch thick slices.
• if using German bread, halve lengthwise, then slice into 1/4 inch thick slices.
• 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.
• NOTE: To roast the garlic; peel off any papery coating from the garlic head.
• Using a large sharp knife, cut about 1/2 inch from the top of the bulb, exposing the tips of the garlic cloves.
• Place in a small baking dish, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and season with salt.
• Pour 1/4 cup of water in the bottom of the dish, cover tightly with foil, and roast in 375*F oven, about 1 hour.
• A sharp paring knife should insert into the garlic easily.

BRAUNSCHWEIGER SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine the first seven ingredients; pat into a bowl lined with plastic wrap. Cover with the wrap and chill. Invert onto a serving platter and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with crackers.

BRAUNSCHWEIGER DIP

Steps:

• Beat all ingredients together with an electric mixer until well blended.
• Pack into 4 1-cup containers.
• Cover; refrigerate.
• Serve with vegetable dippers.

BAVARIAN PARTY DIP

Steps:

• Heat oil in small fry pan and saute the minced onions 8-10 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until softened. Remove from heat and drain. Set aside.
• Remove Braunschweiger from its wrapper and mix it in a bowl with the softened cream cheese. Once combined well, add in sauteed onion and black pepper.
• Serve along side your choice of crackers or cocktail bread (or even try some raw veggies with it).
• Enjoy!