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Nutsnacker (Pinecone Cheese Ball) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 1/4 c whole natural almonds
1 8 oz pkg cream cheese
1/2 c mayonnaise (not Miracle Whip)
5 crisply cooked slices of bacon (crumbled)
1T chopped green onion
1/2 t dill weed
1/8 t pepper
Directions:
Directions:
Spread almonds in single layer in shallow pan Bake at 300' for 15 minutes Stirring often until almonds just begin to turn color

Combine cream cheese (softened) and mayo, mix well Add bacon, onion, dill & Pepper, mix well Cover and chill overnight., Form cheese mixture into shapes of 2 pinecones on serving platter

Beginning at narrow end, press almonds a slight angle into the cheese mixture i rows, overlaping nuts. Garnish with artificial pine sprig. Serve with crackers
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Aunt Pat served this on many Christmas Eves Always a family favorite

 

 

 

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