Name: Parmesan Pine Cone
Ingredients: 1 c Sliced Almonds; 12 oz Cream Cheese, Softened; 1/2 c Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1/4 c Mayonnaise; 1 1/2 ts Fresh Oregano, Chopped Or:; 1/2 ts Dried Oregano; 1 sm Crushed Garlic Clove; Crackers

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		Appetizers	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Sliced Almonds
12	oz	Cream Cheese, Softened
1/2	c	Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4	c	Mayonnaise
1 1/2	ts	Fresh Oregano, Chopped Or:
1/2	ts	Dried Oregano
1	sm	Crushed Garlic Clove
		Crackers

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spread almonds in a single layer on a
baking sheet. Toast in oven, shaking pan once or twice, until almonds are
lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Cool. >>>
2. In a medium bowl or in a food processor, combine cream cheese, Parmesan
cheese, mayonnaise, oregano, and garlic. Blend until well mixed.
Refrigerate until firm but still pliable, about 1 hour.
3. Place cheese mixture on a serving board or platter and form into shape
of a pine cone. Stud top with toasted slivered almonds to complete
illusion. Serve with crackers.
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