
| Almond Pinecone Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups almonds - toasted 1/2 cup mayonnaise 8 oz cream cheese 5 slices bacon - cooked, minced 1 tbsp. scallion 1/2 tsp dill (optional) white pepper to taste Toast 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. Serves 8. Approximately 6.5 net grams of carbohydrate per serving. |
