The Heavyset Cheese Ball

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

2. 2

   Place and spread all the almonds on a cookie sheet or in a shallow pan, pushing the almonds around until they turn color, about 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Mix together the cream cheese and the mayonnaise.

4. 4

   Add the bacon, salt and pepper, dill, and onion.

5. 5

   Chill overnight.

6. 6

   On a serving platter, make 2 pine cone shapes with the cheese.

7. 7

   Begin to press the almonds at a slight angle into the cheese, starting at the narrow end of the pine cone shape.

8. 8

   Do this in rows, continuing to overlap rows until all the cheese is covered.

9. 9

   Garnish with fake sprigs, or real ones, or with rosemary.

10. 10

    Serve at room temperature and spread on crackers.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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