1/2 cup livered almonds
7 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons instant minced onion
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: minced parsley, minced chives
Roast almonds and sesame seeds, separately. In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, sesame seeds and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; refrigerate until firm, 20 minutes or more. Shape into 20 to 25 balls. Rolls balls in almonds (and parsley or chives if using). Refrigerate until ready to serve. May be made several days before serving.