pat's Recipe

Asparagus Roll-Ups

Category: Appetizers served hot/warm

16 fresh asparagus spears
16 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed
1 pkg (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 Tbsp minced chives
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Place asparagus in a skillet with a small amount of water; cook until crisp-tender, about 6-8 minutes. Drain and set aside. Flatten bread with a rolling pin. Combine the cream cheese, bacon and chives; spread 1 Tbsp on each slice of bread. Top with an asparagus spear. Roll up tightly; place seam down on a greased baking sheet. Brush with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cut roll-ups in half. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

yield: 32 appetizers