I tried four new recipes for the holidays and these is the only one that was a keeper. I will definitely make it again and it does look very festive for the holidays or any winter parties.
1 1/4 cups whole natural almonds
1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese
1/2 cup real mayonnaise
3 crispy cooked bacon slices, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon dill weed, (I had fresh on hand and I used 1 tablespoon fresh dill)
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place and spread almonds on a cookie sheet or in a shallow pan, pushing the almonds around until they turn color, about 20 minutes.
Mix together the cream cheese and the mayonnaise. Add the bacon, salt and pepper, dill, and onion. Mix well and chill over night.
On a serving platter, make 2 pine cone shapes with the cheese. Begin to press the almonds at a slight angle into the cheese, starting at the narrow end of the pine cone shape. Do this in rows, continuing to overlap the rows until all the cheese is covered. Garnish with rosemary or fake sprigs.
Serve at room temperature and serve with crackers.
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