The Nut Snacker

Submitted by QueenJellyBean

"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: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• 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!

Reviews

[jac1870]

This appetizer looks and tastes great! It's one of our holiday traditions. And it's easier to assemble than you think it will be at first. We like it served with the lighter triangle shaped Triscuits.