WALNUT CREAM CHEESE FINGER SANDWICHES

• 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Dash salt and pepper
• 24 thin slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed

Directions

• 1. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, walnuts, parsley, green pepper, onion, lemon juice, nutmeg, salt and pepper until blended. 
• 2. Spread about 2 tablespoonfuls over each of 12 bread slices; top with remaining bread. Cut each sandwich into three 1-in.-wide strips. Yield: 3 dozen.