Asparagus Roll-ups

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 8 slices bacon
• 16 thick fresh asparagus spears
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 16 slices multi-grain bread, crusts removed
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). lightly grease a baking sheet.
• 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.
• 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.
• flatten bread slices with a rolling pin.
• 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.
• bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes.