Asparagus Roll-Ups Recipe

Asparagus Roll-Ups Recipe
Photo by: Taste of Home
Rating

100% would make again

These roll-ups are simply divine. A friend shared the recipe after serving them at a church brunch, where they disappeared fast. They make a unique finger food, a side dish at supper or a lovely lunch served with soup.

This recipe is:

Quick

Please log in to rate this recipe

 

Rate Asparagus Roll-Ups Recipe

*Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
*required
 
  • 10 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

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

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Set aside.
  • Flatten bread with a rolling pin. Combine the cream cheese, bacon and chives; spread 1 tablespoonful on each slice of bread. Top with an asparagus spear. Roll up tightly; place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Brush with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Cut roll-ups in half. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Yield: 32 appetizers.

Asparagus Roll-Ups published in Taste of Home April/May 1999, p39

Here's an easy asparagus recipe that will dress up any Spring table.


VIDEO: Roasted Asparagus Roll-Ups

Thanksgiving Recipes

Looking for a Thanksgiving menu? Create your own menu with these Thanksgiving recipes, plus decorating and entertaining ideas for your Thanksgiving dinner.

Get recipes »

Reviews for Asparagus Roll-Ups (1)

Asparagus Roll-Ups Recipe

Asparagus Roll-Ups

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today!

Reviewed on May. 04, 2009 by CyndiKear

Wonderful! I did substitute 'chive and onion' cream cheese for the regular cream cheese. Again, wonderful.

Taste of Home - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer
Free issue offer