Cheese Pine Cone

Prep: 20 min Serves: 5

A delightful cheese pine cone appetizer with creamy spread and crunchy almonds, perfect for festive gatherings and cheese lovers seeking a visually appealing, flavorful snack.

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz Philadelphia cream cheese
  • 1/2 pack bacon strips
  • 3 Tbsp chopped green onions
  • 2 Tbsp dry dill
  • 1 bag almonds

Instructions

  1. Soften the cream cheese in an aluminum bowl over boiling water until easy to mix.
  2. Mix in chopped green onions, dry dill, and crumbled bacon (microwaved until fat leaves the meat).
  3. Add salt to taste.
  4. Form the mixture into the shape of a pine cone.
  5. Layer the surface with roasted almonds to resemble a pine cone.
  6. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

293 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.9g 28% DV
Total Fat 23.9g 31% DV
Carbs 9.2g 3% DV
Fiber 4.3g 15% DV
Sugar 1.9g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 374.5mg 16% DV
Potassium 533mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 25.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 109mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 26mg 29% DV
Calcium 140.8mg 11% DV
Iron 3.4mg 19% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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