THE NUT SNACKER

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This has an awesome presentation. Perfect for holiday parties as you can dress the "cones" with ribbon. Time does not include overnight chill.

Provided by QueenJellyBean

Categories     Spreads

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 cups whole almonds
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
5 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Spread almonds in a single layer in a shallow pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 15 minutes until almonds just begin to turn color.
  • Combine softened cream cheese and mayo; mix well.
  • Add crumbled bacon, onion, dill and pepper; mix well.
  • Cover and chill overnight.
  • Form cheese mixture into shapes of 2 pine cones on serving platter.
  • Beginning at narrow end, press almonds at a slight angle into the cheese mixture.
  • Continue in rows overlapping until cheese is covered.
  • Finished product looks kind of like pinecones!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.4, Fat 26, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 35.7, Sodium 245.4, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 6.9

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