Royal Park Hotel shares details on holiday pop-up bar and smoked gouda dip recipe

Smoked Gouda Dip with Bacon and Chives Makes 6 cups Ingredients: 2 cups soft cream cheese 2 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup chopped cooked bacon ¼ cup chopped chives or green onion Optional 1cup panko style breadcrumbs ½ cup parmesan cheese Method: 1. In a mixing bowl with a stiff whisk or into countertop mixer bowl with paddle attachment, place cream cheese and mix until soft. 2. Add the gouda cheese and continue mixing 3. Stir in the ½ cup mayonnaise and ¼ cup of cooked bacon and chives 4. Once the mixture is incorporated place the mixture into a baking dish or cast iron. 5. Place the dish into a 300-degree heat for 15-30 minutes or until hot remove and serve immediately with corn tortilla chips or raw vegetables Optional (adding this step will no longer allow the dish to be considered gluten free) Mix panko breadcrumbs with parmesan cheese and place on top of the cheese dip and place in oven for an additional 10 minutes to brown.