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Oktoberfest is the perfect time to celebrate hearty flavors, cozy gatherings, and a touch of Bavarian charm. Fire up the grill for an Oktoberfest Burger topped with creamy beer cheese, a mouthwatering nod to the flavors of a German beer hall that’s guaranteed to satisfy. Then, round out your celebration on a sweet note with buttery, crisp German Spritz Cookies, a traditional treat that’s just as fun to make as it is to eat. Together, they capture the best of Oktoberfest—comforting, festive, and perfect for sharing all season long.
The recipes can be found here:
If there’s one thing Oktoberfest gets right, it’s bold, hearty flavors that pair perfectly with a cold stein of beer. This Oktoberfest Burger with Beer Cheese is the ultimate festival-inspired comfort food—juicy, well-seasoned patties layered on soft, chewy pretzel buns, topped with sweet, caramelized onions, and smothered in rich, creamy beer cheese. Every bite brings together the best of savory German-inspired cooking with a playful twist that feels right at home on your fall menu. Whether you’re hosting an Oktoberfest party or just want a burger night with extra flair, this recipe is guaranteed to impress.
The recipe can be found here.
Start by caramelizing the onions. This process will take a good 30-40 minutes, so patience is key! And start early so allow yourself plenty of time to get dinner on the table at a reasonable time.
Slice the onions into thin strips. Melt butter in a large skillet over low heat (remember…cook these low and slow). Add the onion strips and stir to combine then liberally season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally for 30-40 minutes. You want the onions to be a golden-brown color.
Next, prepare the burgers. You can do this while the onions cook. Combine the ground beef with Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
I prefer chicken burgers, so I use ground chicken for mine, which works well with the flavors in this recipe. You could also do half ground beef and half ground pork if you want a more German dish. You can also make less burgers if you want larger patties (1/3 lb. vs ¼ lb.), but I think they are plenty filling at ¼ lb.
I also use Dijon mustard for this recipe. If you want a more traditional German condiment, feel free to use brown mustard.
Next, you want to heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the premade patties. Cook on each side for 6-7 minutes or until the desired doneness is reached, for beef. If you are using chicken, cook until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.
While the burgers cook, prepare the beer cheese sauce. This recipe makes quite a bit for 4 burgers so you will have leftovers unless you are also serving it as a side with some soft pretzels for dipping (keeping with the Oktoberfest theme :)).
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour. It will form a paste, and you can then whisk in the milk. Try to remove any flour chunks when whisking in the milk.
Add the beer, Worcestershire, mustard, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Whisk to combine and continue to cook. Any wheat beer, pilsner, or ale works well. And you don’t need the entire can or bottle so you can enjoy the rest while you finish cooking 🙂
Finally, you are ready to add the shredded cheese. Add small amounts at a time and whisk in between. You want the cheese to be completely melted and smooth. Then remove from the heat to let the cheese thicken slightly.
When ready to assemble your burger, start with a pretzel bun as the base. Add a burger patty on top. Drizzle (or pour) on some beer cheese. Add a scoop of the caramelized onions and finish with the top half of the bun.
Serve and enjoy! The recipe can be found here.
With its juicy patty, melty beer cheese, and pretzel bun crunch, this burger is everything you want from Oktoberfest on a plate—hearty, indulgent, and absolutely unforgettable. But of course, no celebration is complete without something sweet to finish the meal. That’s where traditional German Spritz Cookies come in, offering a light, buttery bite that balances out the richness of the burger and keeps the festivities going right through dessert.
German Spritz Cookies are a delicate, buttery cookie, and a classic at holiday tables and festivals alike, with their crisp edges and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Made with simple ingredients and piped into charming shapes, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious. Whether you enjoy them plain, dipped in chocolate, or sprinkled with festive sugar, these cookies bring a touch of old-world charm to your Oktoberfest spread and make the perfect companion to coffee, tea, or even a final sip of beer.
The recipe can be found here.
Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Add the softened butter and powdered sugar to a large bowl and use a hand mixer to beat until well combined and creamy, about 2 minutes. Alternately, use a stand mixer with the whisk attachment.
Add the egg whites and vanilla and whisk until fully incorporated, about 1 minute. Add the flour and salt and stir to combine (or use beater attachment with stand mixer). You want smooth dough. If it’s too thick, add milk to thin it out. I had to do this with my batter, and it turned out perfect. Add about 1 Tbsp at a time, stirring in between, and adding additional milk as needed until the desired consistency is reached.
Add a 1M tip (larger, star shaped) to a piping bag and fill the bag with the dough. Pipe “W” shapes onto the baking sheets, spaced apart, until all dough is used.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges start to turn brown. Rotate the sheets halfway through baking. Let the cookies sit for a few minutes then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Once cool, add the chocolate to a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments until melted and smooth. Dip half of each cookie into the melted chocolate and shake off the excess. Place on wax paper or parchment paper until set. You can refrigerate if needed to help harden the chocolate.
Serve and enjoy! The recipe can be found here. Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container on the counter.
From the hearty bite of an Oktoberfest Burger with Beer Cheese to the delicate sweetness of German Spritz Cookies, these recipes capture the spirit of Oktoberfest in every way. They’re comforting, celebratory, and perfect for gathering with friends and family over good food and laughter. Whether you’re hosting a full-on Oktoberfest party or simply want to bring a little Bavarian flair to your kitchen this season, this pairing delivers the best of both worlds—savory and sweet. So, raise a stein, dig in, and enjoy a taste of Oktoberfest at home.
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