Asparagus Rollups

By SMSchreiber

Ingredients

• 14 thin slices of white bread, crusts trimmed
• 8 slices bacon, cooked till crisp, drained and crumbled
• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• Finely grated zest of one lemon
• 28 asparagus spears, cooked crisp-tender
• Melted butter

Preparation

Step 1

Flatten the bread slices by rolling over them with a rolling pin. Combine the bacon, cream cheese, and lemon zest. Spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture on each flattened bread slice.

Place 2 asparagus spears, with the tips facing in opposite directions on one end of each bread slice. Roll up each slice like a jelly roll. Cut each roll in half and place seam side down on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
Preheat broiler. Brush the tops and sides of the roll-ups with melted butter. Broil 6 inches from the heat until lightly browned and toasted. Serve immediately. Makes 28 rollups.