Combine all ingredients except almonds, mix well. Stir in almonds. Spread mixture into 9 inch pie plate. Bake at 350 °C F, 15 minutes, stirring after 8 minutes. Garnish with additional toasted sliced almonds, if desired. Serve with crackers or party rye bread slices. Yield: 2 1/3 cups Typed d in MMformat by cjhartlin@msn. Com