The Nut Snacker

This has an awesome presentation. Perfect for holiday parties as you can dress the "cones" with ribbon. Time does not include overnight chill.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 10-12

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!