Toasted Almond Parmesan Dip

Ingredients

  • 6 oz. cream cheese
  • 4 Tbls. mascarpone cheese
  • 1 c. freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • ¾ c. sliced almonds, toasted (divided)
  • ¼ t. black pepper
  • 1/8 t. nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • crackers or pita chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mascarpone, salt, pepper, nutmeg, parmesan and 1/2 cup almonds. Mix with a spoon to combine, then press into a greased shallow baking dish.

Bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven and top with remaining almonds.

Serve with crackers and pita chips.

NOTE: Makes 1-1/2 cups