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The Nut Snacker
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 12
This has an awesome presentation. Perfect for holiday parties as you can dress the cones with ribbon. Time does not include overnight chill.
Ingredients:
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
Directions:
1. Spread almonds in a single layer in a shallow pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 15 minutes until almonds just begin to turn color.
2. Combine softened cream cheese and mayo; mix well.
3. Add crumbled bacon, onion, dill and pepper; mix well.
4. Cover and chill overnight.
5. Form cheese mixture into shapes of 2 pine cones on serving platter.
6. Beginning at narrow end, press almonds at a slight angle into the cheese mixture.
7. Continue in rows overlapping until cheese is covered.
8. Finished product looks kind of like pinecones!
By RecipeOfHealth.com