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.
Original recipe makes 16 roll-ups
Ingredients
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
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PREP
20 mins
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COOK
20 mins
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READY IN
40 mins
Directions
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 154 kcal
Carbohydrates: 11.9 g
Cholesterol: 31 mg
Fat: 10.5 g
Fiber: 3.3 g
Protein: 5.7 g
Sodium: 299 mg
