Asparagus-Bacon Roll-Ups

Cook the asparagus spears; drain and cool.

Use a rolling pin to flatten out the bread.

Cut off the crusts after you have rolled over the bread.

This given an uptown finish to the roll-ups. Spread the cream cheese over the bread slices, sprinkle bacon bits over this, add the asparagus spear and roll as for a jellyroll. Cut each slice in half, place on cookie sheet, brush each roll with butter and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top.

Bake in hot oven (400°) until the Parmesan has a golden glow (about 5 to 8 minutes), but watch closely so the rolls don't burn.

You could also broil 6 inches from broiler until lightly toasted.

Yields 24 appetizers.