Almond Pine Cones
["1 1/4 c. whole almonds", "1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese", "1/2 c. mayonnaise", "5 slices bacon, crisp and crumbled", "1 Tbsp. green pepper, chopped", "1 Tbsp. green onion, chopped", "1/2 tsp. dill weed", "1/8 tsp. pepper"]
["Spread almonds in a single layer in a shallow pan.", "Bake at 300\u00b0 for 15 minutes, stirring often.", "Combine softened cream cheese and mayonnaise; mix well.", "Add bacon, onion, dill and pepper; mix well.", "Chill and form one pine cone or two small ones on a serving platter.", "Beginning at narrow end, press almonds at a slight angle into cheese mixture in rows.", "Continue overlapping rows until all the cheese is covered.", "Garnish with artificial pine sprigs.", "Serve with crackers."]
["almonds", "cream cheese", "mayonnaise", "bacon", "green pepper", "green onion", "dill weed", "pepper"]