Asparagus Roll-Ups

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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 154 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• ½ lemon, juiced
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 8 slices bacon
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
• 16 thick fresh asparagus spears
• 16 slices multi-grain bread, crusts removed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble bacon when cooled.

Step 3

Cook asparagus in a skillet with a small amount of water over medium heat until crisp and tender, about 6 to 8 minutes; drain and sprinkle with lemon juice.

Step 4

Flatten bread slices with a rolling pin.

Step 5

Stir cream cheese, crumbled bacon, and chives together in a small bowl until evenly mixed. Spread 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each slice of bread and top with an asparagus spear. Roll the bread tightly around the asparagus; arrange onto prepared baking sheet with seam side down. Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Step 6

Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes.