1-1/2 cups toasted whole almonds
1 8 ounce package cream cheese — softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
5 slices bacon — cooked and minced
1 tablespoon chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon dill
freshly ground black pepper — to taste
Toast the almonds and set aside. Combine all other ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Chill for at least 1 hour. Form the cream cheese mixture into the shape of a pinecone. Beginning at the bottom, gently press the almonds in rows across the pinecone shape. Continue the rows until the whole shape is covered, and resembles a pinecone. Either eat immediately or refrigerate. Allow to come up to room temperature before serving. Garnish with greens.
Per serving: 1766 Calories (kcal); 188g Total Fat; (92% calories from fat); 28g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 314mg Cholesterol; 1803mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 4 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 24-1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
NOTE:
A marble board works well for this as it will hold the cool temperature longer than a plate.
If fresh greens are used be careful that they are not poisonous.