Bacon and Mushroom Roll Ups

I love appetizers that I can prepare ahead of time and just warm up. These rolls are perfect for the "chef on the run"

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Yields: 30 rolls

Ingredients

• 4  slices bacon, diced
• 2 1⁄2 cups mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1  onion, chopped
• 4  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 15  slices  sandwich bread
• 1⁄4 cup butter, melted

Directions

1. In skillet, cook bacon, mushroom and onion for 5 - 8 minutes or until tender.
2. Stir in cheese until melted and set aside.
3. Trim crusts from bread and flatten slices slightly with rolling pin.
4. Spread each slice with about 2 T mushroom mixture and roll up jelly-roll fashion; secure with toothpick.
5. Place, seam side down, on baking sheet.
6. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or freeze. (If frozen, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking).
7. Brush rolls with melted butter.
8. Bake in 375 oven for 10 - 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
9. Remove toothpicks, cut rolls in half and serve warm.