Parmesan Cones Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325F.
• 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.
• In a medium bowl or in a food processor, combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, oregano, and garlic.
• Blend until well mixed.
• Pack into a crock large enough to hold the spread.
• Refrigerate until firm but still pliable, about 1 hour.
• If you want to get fancy, you can 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.
• Or just stud the spread with the almonds and serve straight out of the crock with crackers (like I do).

Steps:

• Melt butter in small skillet or sauce pan over medium heat.
• Whisk in flour to make a roux and gradually stir in milk.
• Heat to a boil stirring frequently.
• Reduce heat to thicken and add parmesan cheese and stir till melted.
• Season with garlic, salt and pepper to taste.