Parmesan Pine Cone

This Italian appetizer features Sliced Almonds, Cream Cheese, Softened, Mayonnaise, Fresh Oregano. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 8

Calories: 1648.6

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This Italian appetizer features Sliced Almonds, Cream Cheese, Softened, Mayonnaise, Fresh Oregano. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

1 cups Sliced Almonds
12 oz Cream Cheese, Softened
1/4 cups Mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Oregano, Chopped Or:
1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
1 small Crushed Garlic Clove

Directions

1
Crackers 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
2
Grated Parmesan Cheese

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1648.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 152.1g234%
Saturated Fat 72.3g362%
Cholesterol 289.5mg97%
Sodium 1490.9mg63%
Total Carbohydrate 33.6g12%
Dietary Fiber 9.1g37%
Sugars 8.6g
Protein 42.9g86%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: almonds, appetizer, baking, blending, cheese, chopped, clove, cone, cream, crushed, dried, fresh, garlic, italian, mayonnaise, oregano, parmesan, pine, sliced, softened

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