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Asparagus Appetizers

SUBMITTED BY: DALEPFEFFER PHOTO BY: cookin'mama

"A wonderful appetizer to have on hand that can be made ahead of time, frozen, and used as needed."
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 45 Min
Original recipe yield 40 pieces

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 20 thin slices sandwich bread, crusts removed
  • 3/4 pound butter
  • 4 ounces blue cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 20 fresh asparagus spears

DIRECTIONS

  1. Trim crusts from bread, and flatten slightly with a rolling pin.
  2. In a bowl, stir blue and cream cheeses together with the egg until well blended and creamy. Spread a thin layer of cheese mixture over each slice of bread. Roll one asparagus spear inside each, and fasten with a toothpick.
  3. Melt butter in a small saucepan. Roll each asparagus wrap in butter to coat. Place on a baking sheet small enough to fit into the freezer, and freeze for one hour, or until butter hardens and wraps are somewhat firm. Remove pan from freezer, discard toothpicks, and cut each wrap in half crosswise. Store in a resealable plastic bag in the freezer until ready to use.
  4. To serve, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  5. Arrange frozen asparagus wraps on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned. Check occasionally, and turn if necessary, for even browning and to prevent burning. Enjoy!
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2006 by apedawn
Fantastic. I actually made these last Wednesday and froze them for a party I had last night... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2006 by IMVINTAGE
I had an abundance of asparagus so I gave this recipe a whirl. I used whole grain bread,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2004 by LINNBENN
I've been making this recipe for years and all my friends request that I bring it to our... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2005 by DECAR48
I've had this recipe for years except there is no butter involved! You can cut the rolls in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2006 by pasomomma
Yummy! Can't wait to make again. Next time I will spread the blue cheese/cream cheese on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2006 by MttaLeslie
This might have been good were it not for all the butter. Just like the suggested cooking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2005 by heatheranne
Took a little time to assemble; completely worth it! Was told by a discriminating guest "hors... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2007 by JDVMD
Delicious recipe. A friend made this the other day (leaving out the blue cheese) and they were... MORE