Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon
• 24 spearss fresh asparagus , trimmed
• 1 , 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.

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