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Almond Pinecones Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 ¼ C almonds
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ C mayonnaise
5 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1 tbsp chopped green onion
½ tsp dill weed
⅛ tsp pepper
Directions:
Directions:

In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise, mixing well. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overhight.

Preheat oven to 300

Toast almonds. Place almonds in a single layer on a cookie sheet or shallow pan. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.

On a serving dish or board, form cream cheese mixture into a cone shape. Add cooled almonds in an overlapping rows to create pine cone effect. Add a washed sprig of holly or fir at the top of the shape.

Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until needed. Serve with crackers.
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
45 min
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is a festive looking appetizer for a holiday party or gathering. It is best when the almonds are still crisp from toasting.


 

 

 

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