*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             ALMOND PINECONES

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/4   c            Whole natural almonds
   8       oz           Cream cheese
     1/2   c            Mayonnaise
   5       sl           Bacon -- cooked and crumbled
   1       tb           Green onion -- chopped
     1/2   ts           Dill weed
     1/8   ts           Pepper

  Spread almonds in a single layer in shallow pan. Bake at 300F, 15 minutes,
  stirring often, until almonds just begin to turn color. Combine cream
  cheese (let soften first) and mayonnaise; mix well. Add bacon, onion, dill
  and pepper; mix well. Cover and chill overnight. To serve, Form cheese
  mixture into shapes of 2 pinecones on serving platter. Beginning at narrow
  end, press almonds at slight angle into cheese mixture in rows. Continue
  overlapping rows until all cheese is covered. Garnish with artificial pine
  sprigs. Serve with crackers. Makes 1 1/2 cups.
 


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