Asparagus Roll Ups

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy and golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cool enough to handle, crumble into a small bowl. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch asparagus spears for 2-3 minutes, until bright green and slightly tender-crisp. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain well and pat dry. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In the bowl with the crumbled bacon, add the softened cream cheese and minced chives. Mix well until fully combined and creamy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Using a rolling pin, gently roll each slice of bread on a clean work surface until thin and flattened. Be careful not to tear the bread. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture over each flattened bread slice, leaving a small border at the edges. (8 minutes)

Recipe View 12 mins Place two asparagus spears horizontally across the center of each bread slice. Roll the bread tightly around the asparagus, forming a neat cylinder. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. (12 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Brush each roll up with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 12 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the roll ups are lightly golden brown and heated through. (12 minutes)

Recipe View Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with extra chives, if desired.