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Braunschweiger Dip – Turn braunschweiger into a creamy dip that is great on crackers or bread and perfect for the center of your holiday spread.
This Braunschweiger Dip has been a staple in our family for years to have in the fridge during the holiday season. My Mother-in-Law introduced me to the recipe, as it was something she grew up with and made most of her life
If you are from the Mid-West than you probably grew up with Braunscheiger as part of your holidays. My grandpa used to actually just take slices of braunschweiger and put it on bread as a sandwich!
Then I met my husband and his mom makes this dip every year at the holidays, and the family just goes crazy for it!
What Is Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is Liverwurst or a type of sausage. It is a German sausage that is made with pork liver, salt, beef, onions and spices. It is a soft, creamy, spreadable sausage that is a little peppery in flavor.
How To Eat Braunschweiger
You can just slice oft pieces to eat or put on bread to eat as a sandwich. Or it makes a great dip that you can put on crackers when you mix with cream cheese and a few other ingredients.
What’s In Braunschweiger Dip
- Braunschweiger
- Mayo
- Cream Cheese
- Onion
- Ketchup
- Worcestershire Sauce
How To Make Braunschweiger Dip
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- It is best to soften the cream cheese and braunschweiger so that you can mix them easily.
- Depending on how your braunschweiger is packaged, make sure to remove the outside wrap. It is almost like a casing, but not quite. Either way, you don’t want to eat it.
- Next just mix everything together until it is smooth. You can use a mixer or a spatula, either works just find.
- Store in an air tight container for 24 hours before serving for the most flavor to develop.
Storage
You really want to let this dip sit for 24 hours before serving for the flavors to develop and come together. If you try it right after it is made and then again 24 hours later, it will taste completely different! Place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Serving Braunschweiger Dip
You can serve this dip with many things, but crackers are the favorite in our family.
- Triscuits
- Wheat Thins
- Celery Sticks
- Toasted Bread
- Bell Peppers
More Great Appetizer Recipes
- Chicken Enchilada Dip
- Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
- Refried Bean Dip
- Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
- Cheddar Bacon Ranch Dip
- Baked Goat Cheese Dip
Braunschweiger Dip
Ingredients
- 1 pound Braunschweiger
- 1/2 cup Ketchup
- 1/3 cup Onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Mayo
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese
Instructions
- Bring Braunschweiger and cream cheese to room temperature.
- In a large bowl mix all ingredients together. You can use a stand mixer or a mixing bowl a wooden spoon. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.
- Serve with crackers.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I love this post. My hubs has a couple I can’t stand either. Great job Erin, love the honesty!!
I am one hundred percent on your side with this one. I don’t think I will be trying this recipe anytime soon. You are one great wife to make it for your husband.
I’ve never heard of this dip, but I’m always willing to try anything once =)
Huh, we have Braunschweiger leberwurst all the time here in Germany, but I’ve never seen a dip. Sounds tasty!
I have to agree, it does sound and look disgusting! But it is awfully generous of you to make it for your husband and his family!
This recipe sounds really good. Would I be able to freeze part of it?
Yes you can freeze it. If it separates at all when thawing, just remix and it should be just fine.
Thank you so much for your quick reply. I’m only one person so am happy I can freeze part of the spread.
OMG! When my sister and I were pregnant together we craved braunscheiger and saltine crackers with mustard! We didn’t each much of it after our babies were born. I cannot wait to surprise her and make this for Thanksgiving! I think I may add a little bit of mustard to it. Thanks for sharing and I will let you know how it goes!