Asparagus Appetizer Roll-ups

Name: Asparagus Appetizer Roll-ups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 dozen
Ingredients: 1 container (8 ounces) spreadable cream cheese; 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 2 tablespoons chopped green onion; 12 slices white bread, crusts removed; 24 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 1 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

This is a wonderful warm appetizer for springtime entertaining. It's perfect for showers and also makes a tasty first course for Easter dinner.

Ingredients

1 container (8 ounces) spreadable cream cheese
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
12 slices white bread, crusts removed
24 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, bacon and green onion. Flatten bread slices with a rolling pin; spread tops with cream cheese mixture. Trim asparagus 2 in. longer than bread. Place two spears on each slice; roll up bread and place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Brush with butter; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve immediately.

This is a wonderful warm appetizer for springtime entertaining. It's perfect for showers and also makes a tasty first course for Easter dinner.

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