Asparagus-Bacon Roll-Ups

1. 1

   Cook the asparagus spears; drain and cool.

2. 2

   Use a rolling pin to flatten out the bread.

3. 3

   Cut off the crusts after you have rolled over the bread.

4. 4

   This given an uptown finish to the roll-ups. Spread the cream cheese over the bread slices, sprinkle bacon bits over this, add the asparagus spear and roll as for a jellyroll. Cut each slice in half, place on cookie sheet, brush each roll with butter and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top.

5. 5

   Bake in hot oven (400u00b0) until the Parmesan has a golden glow (about 5 to 8 minutes), but watch closely so the rolls don't burn.

6. 6

   You could also broil 6 inches from broiler until lightly toasted.

7. 7

   Yields 24 appetizers.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.