THE NUTSNACKER 
2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
2 jars (5 oz.) cheese spread with pimento
1/2 lb. blue cheese
1/4 c. green onions, chopped
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 c. whole almonds

Beat cream cheese, cheese spread and blue cheese until smooth. Stir in onions and Worcestershire. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. On work surface mold mixture into shape of large pine cone. Arrange on plate. Beginning at narrow end of cone carefully press almonds into cone in rows making sure ends of almonds extend at a slight angle. Do this with rows slightly overlapping until all cheese is covered. Garnish large end of pineapple with parsley or use pine sprig.

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The Nutsnacker
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 Jen Lavery (Massachusetts) says:
I first found this recipe over 20 years ago. I have made it ever since. It is beyond delicious. At one party I went to I brought it as an appetizer. Another guest ate the entire bowl and didn't eat what the hostess had prepared for the meal. She was a bit embarrassed! (yes, its that good!).

 

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