It's a little hard to believe we're so close to the holidays... this time of year, all I can think about is entertaining (even if it it looks a little different from years past). These Asparagus Bacon Roll-Ups are great for tailgates or dinner parties. Plus, who doesn't love veggies wrapped in bacon?!
Instructions
- Beat together cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the asparagus in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and place in a bowl of ice water until cold. Drain the asparagus well and dry each spear.
- Partially cook the bacon, keeping it limber, as you will wrap the bread with it. Remove to a paper bag to drain.
- Use a serrated knife to remove the crusts from the bread. Flatten each bread slice with a rolling pin. Spread each slice of bread with cream cheese mixture. Place 2 asparagus spears in the center of the bread, from one corner to another. Pick up a free corner and roll. Wrap each roll-up with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Place the roll-ups on a baking sheet. Use pastry brush to brush the bread with melted butter.
- Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Serve warm.
