Asparagus Roll Ups

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon
• 24 spearss fresh asparagus , trimmed
• 1 package cream cheese , 8 ounce
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
• 12 slices white bread , crusts removed
• 2 tablespoons butter , melted
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese , divided

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2. 2

   Grease a baking sheet.

3. 3

   Place bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.

4. 4

   When bacon is cool, crumble and set aside in a bowl.

5. 5

   Place asparagus spears into a large skillet and pour in about 1 inch of water. Place over medium heat, cover the skillet, and simmer asparagus until bright green and slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Remove asparagus and set aside.

6. 6

   Place cream cheese and chives into the bowl with bacon and stir to evenly combine.

7. 7

   Roll each bread slice with a rolling pin on a work surface until the slices are thin and flat.

8. 8

   Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over each slice of bread.

9. 9

   Center 2 asparagus spears on a bread slice, and roll the slice around the asparagus into a tidy and compact cylinder. Place seam side down onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

10. 10

    Brush each roll with melted butter and sprinkle each with about 1 1/2 teaspoon Parmesan cheese.

11. 11

    Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown and hot, 10 to 12 minutes.