Asparagus Roll-Ups

This is a great recipe for something different. They look like a fancy little hors d'oeuvre. Have taken them to several get-togethers, and they are always eaten up.

• Ready In: 42 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 16  fresh asparagus spears
• 16  slices  white bread, crusts removed
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 8 -12  slices bacon, strips cooked and crumbled
• 2  tablespoons  minced chives
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine, melted
• 3 -6  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese
•  lemon juice
•  hot sauce

Directions

1. Place asparagus in a skillet with a small amount of water; cook until crisp and tender, about 6-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Flatten bread with a rolling pin. Combine the cream cheese, bacon, chives, lemon juice, and hot sauce spread 1 tablespoonful on each slice of bread.
3. Top with an asparagus spear. Roll up tightly; place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Brush with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
4. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut roll-ups in half.