Almond Pinecones

1 1/4 cups whole natural almonds
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup mayo
5 crispy cooked bacon crumbled
1 tbl chopped green onion
1/2 tsp dill weed
1/8 tsp pepper

Spread almonds in a single layer in shallow pan.  Bake at 300 for 15 minutes, stirring often, until almonds just begin to turn color.

Combine everything and chill overnight.  Form cheese mixture into shapes of pinecones on serving platter. Beginning at narrow end, press almonds at slight angle into cheese mixture in rows. Continue overlapping rows until all cheese is covered. Serve with crackers.