Pinecone Cheese Balls
Pinecone Cheese Balls is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 1 1/4 c. whole almonds, 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, 1/2 c. mayonnaise, 5 crisply cooked bacon slices, crumbled and 1 tbsp. chopped green onion, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. A comforting dish that warms the soul.
Spread almonds in single layer in shallow pan.
Bake at 300Β° for 15 minutes, stirring often until almonds are toasted. Split each nut in half when cool.
Combine softened cream cheese and mayonnaise.
Mix well.
Add bacon, onion, dill and pepper.
Mix well.
Cover and chill overnight.
Form cheese mixture into shapes of two 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 clean, washed pine sprigs.
Serve with crackers.
Makes 1 1/2 cups.
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