asparagus roll ups

ingredients

• servings: 12
• 6 slices bacon
• 24 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
• 12 slices white bread, crusts removed
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided

recipe

preparation time: 25 mins cook time: 20 mins ready time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• grease a baking sheet.
• place bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
• when bacon is cool, crumble and set aside in a bowl.
• place asparagus spears into a large skillet and pour in about 1 inch of water. place over medium heat, cover the skillet, and simmer asparagus until bright green and slightly tender, about 5 minutes. remove asparagus and set aside.
• place cream cheese and chives into the bowl with bacon and stir to evenly combine.
• roll each bread slice with a rolling pin on a work surface until the slices are thin and flat.
• spread cream cheese mixture evenly over each slice of bread.
• center 2 asparagus spears on a bread slice, and roll the slice around the asparagus into a tidy and compact cylinder. place seam side down the prepared baking sheet. repeat with remaining ingredients.
• brush each roll with melted butter and sprinkle each with about 1 1/2 teaspoon parmesan cheese.
• bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown and hot, 10 to 12 minutes.