Taste of Home
Asparagus Roll-Ups
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 32 appetizers.
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.
Ingredients
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16 fresh asparagus, trimmed
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16 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
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2 tablespoons minced chives
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1/4 cup butter, melted
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3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
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3.
Cut roll-ups in half. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
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