Asparagus Roll Ups
These asparagus roll-ups have a savory bacon and chive filling.
The filling is made with cream cheese, chives, and crumbled bacon. The asparagus is cooked until it's slightly tender.
The roll-ups are then baked in the oven until lightly golden brown.
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These asparagus roll-ups have a savory bacon and chive filling.
The filling is made with cream cheese, chives, and crumbled bacon. The asparagus is cooked until it's slightly tender.
The roll-ups are then baked in the oven until lightly golden brown.
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Ingredients 7
6 slices bacon
24 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
12 slices white bread, crusts removed
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Grease a baking sheet.
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Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it's browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
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4
Let the bacon cool, then crumble it into a bowl.
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Cook the asparagus spears in a large skillet with about 1 inch of water over medium heat until they're bright green and slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Remove the asparagus and set it aside.
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6
Add the cream cheese and chives to the bowl with the bacon and mix until combined.
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7
Roll out each slice of bread until it's thin and flat.
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Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each slice of bread.
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Put 2 asparagus spears on each bread slice and roll it up tightly. Place the roll-ups seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
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Brush the roll-ups with melted butter and sprinkle with about 1 1/2 teaspoon Parmesan cheese.
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Bake in the preheated oven until the roll-ups are lightly golden brown and hot, 10 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 185 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 12g
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Saturated Fat 6g
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Cholesterol 32mg
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Sodium 365mg
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Total Carbohydrate 15g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 6g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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