Appetizer Asparagus Rolls
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Ingredients
  • Salted boiling water to blanch spears
  • 25 fresh asparagus spears (on the thicker size)
  • 25 slices soft white bread (like Wonder or Butternut Bread)
  • 1 package (8 ounces) block cream cheese, room temperature
  • 3 ounces blue cheese, room temperature and crumbled
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup butter, melted (or more if needed)
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet bring enough salted water to boil to barely cover asparagus. Boil gently until the lower parts of stalk are barely fork tender, about 3-4 minutes. Drain and immediately rinse in cold water until cooled. Set aside.
  2. Remove crusts from bread and flatten slices with a rolling pin. Cover slices with a tea towel until ready to use.
  3. In bowl of electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, blue cheese, and egg, until smooth. Spread mixture over each bread slice. Cut asparagus spears in pieces to fit the bread slices. Roll up tightly and seal edge, then dip each in the melted butter to coat all sides. Place finished rolls on a rimmed baking sheet, cover with foil and immediately place in freezer.
  4. When ready to serve, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the frozen rolls into thirds and place on a baking sheet. Bake while still frozen until lightly golden, about 12-14 minutes. Serve immediately.
Recipe by The Culinary Cellar at https://theculinarycellar.com/appetizer-asparagus-rolls/