Asparagus Roll-Ups - VeryVera
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Asparagus Roll-Ups

  • Prep Time: 30m
  • Cook Time: 15m

Ingredients

  • 24 to 30 stalks fresh asparagus
  • 1 loaf white bread
  • Hellman's mayonnaise
  • 1/2 c (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 c Kraft finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 c finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Snap then blanch the asparagus in boiling water set over high heat for about 5 minutes, then immediately transfer to an ice-water bath.
  2. Drain the asparagus when cooled.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  4. Trim the crust from the bread using a serrated knife. Using a rolling pin, flatten each piece of bread.
  5. Spread each flattened piece with a light coating of mayonnaise.
  6. Place the asparagus on the bread with some asparagus hanging over on both ends. Roll up in a jelly roll fashion.
  7. Mix the two Parmesan cheeses in a shallow bowl.
  8. Dip each rolled asparagus in the melted butter and then the Parmesan to coat thoroughly.
  9. Place the asparagus roll-ups on the prepared sheet pan and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

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