Asparagus Roll Ups Recipes

ASPARAGUS ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Snap off tough ends of asparagus and discard.
• In a micro-wave proof casserole dish, place asparagus in a single layer, with spears facing the centre.
• Add 2 tablespoons of water and microwave on HIGH (full power) for 4 minutes turning once at half time; DO NOT OVERCOOK.
• Remove from microwave, drain and immediately pour cold water over asparagus and place a few ice cubes to cool and stop any further cooking.
• Drain well and pat dry with paper towelling before using.
• Cut off the crust from the bread slices and discard.
• Using a roller, carefully roll each slice to flatten to about 1/4 inch thickness.
• Spread butter on one side on each piece of flattened bread.
• Then spread some mayonnaise over the butter.
• Place 3 asparagus spears to one side of the flattened bread (facing opposite direcions to each other).
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Carefully roll bread/asparagus.
• Cut each roll to about 1/2 inch thick slices.
• Place on a platter and serve.
• Refrigerate any unused portions.

DELICIOUS ASPARAGUS ROLL UPS

Steps:

• Set oven to 400°F.
• Grease a baking sheet.
• Flatten bread with a rolling pin.
• In a bowl combine the cream cheese with blue cheese, garlic and green onions.
• Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on each slice of bread.
• Top with asparagus spear then roll up tightly.
• Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet.
• Brush with butter and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Cut roll-ups in half.
• Bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Delicious!

ASPARAGUS ROLL UPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Grease a baking sheet.
• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
• When bacon is cool, crumble and set aside in a bowl.
• Place asparagus spears into a large skillet and pour in about 1 inch of water. Place over medium heat, cover the skillet, and simmer asparagus until bright green and slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Remove asparagus and set aside.
• Place cream cheese and chives into the bowl with bacon and stir to evenly combine.
• Roll each bread slice with a rolling pin on a work surface until the slices are thin and flat.
• Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over each slice of bread.
• Center 2 asparagus spears on a bread slice, and roll the slice around the asparagus into a tidy and compact cylinder. Place seam side down onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
• Brush each roll with melted butter and sprinkle each with about 1 1/2 teaspoon Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown and hot, 10 to 12 minutes.

HAM AND ASPARAGUS ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Flatten and dry the ham slices.
• Stack ham in piles of 2 slices each; spread each stack with 1 tsp of cream cheese.
• Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper.
• Place 1 asparagus spear on one of the long sides of each ham stack; roll up.
• Place in 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through.
• NOTE: You can make this ahead, just assemble as directed, cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil.
• Refrigerate overnight or until ready to use.
• Uncover and bake as directed.

CHICKEN ASPARAGUS ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Grease a baking dish. In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, tarragon, salt, and pepper until the mixture is well combined. Set aside.
• Cook asparagus in the microwave on High until bright green and just tender, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Set the asparagus spears aside. Place a chicken breast between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the chicken breast with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Repeat with the rest of the chicken breasts.
• Place 1 slice of provolone on each chicken breast, and top the cheese with 4 asparagus spears per breast. Roll the chicken breasts around the asparagus and cheese, making a tidy package, and place, seam sides down, in the prepared baking dish. With a pastry brush, apply a coating of the mayonnaise mixture to each chicken breast, and sprinkle each with panko crumbs, pressing the crumbs into the chicken to make a coating.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the crumbs are browned and the chicken juices run clear, about 25 minutes.

ASPARAGUS ROLLUPS

Steps:

• Snap off tough ends of asparagus, and remove scales from stalks with a vegetable peeler, if desired.
• Arrange asparagus in a steamer basket over boiling water.
• Cover and steam 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Remove from steamer, and cool on paper towels.
• Stir together cream cheese and next 3 ingredients.
• Roll each bread slice with a rolling pin to flatten.
• Spread 1 side of each slice with 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture; top each with 1 ham slice.
• Place 2 asparagus spears, tips pointed toward opposite ends, on one end of each bread slice; roll up, and place, seam side down, on a greased baking sheet.
• Brush with butter; sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
• Serve immediately.
• Garnish, if desired.
• Note: Freeze unbaked roll ups up to 1 month in an airtight container.
• Thaw in refrigerator, and bake as directed.
• Yield: 12 appetizer servings.

ASPARAGUS PASTRY PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, bring 1-1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 1-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper until blended. Unfold puff pastry sheets; cut each sheet in half to make a total of four rectangles. Spread each rectangle with a fourth of the cream cheese mixture to within 1/4 in. of edges. Arrange asparagus over top, allowing tips to show at each end; roll up jelly-roll style. Using a serrated knife, cut each roll crosswise into four sections., Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, seam side down. In a small bowl, whisk egg with water until blended; brush lightly over tops., Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack; serve warm.

ASPARAGUS ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Cut phyllo dough sheets into thirds (you need one cut sheet per asparagus spear).
• Lie the dough flat and brush melted better on it.
• Place one asparagus spear at one end leaving the ends of the asparagus exposed and roll it up.
• Place 'asparagus roll-up' on a cookie sheet (I line the sheet w/foil for easy clean-up).
• Repeat w/remaining asparagus.
• Brush roll-ups w/melted butter.
• Sprinkle the roll-ups w/parmesan cheese.
• Bake in a 375°F oven for 10 minutes.

BLUE CHEESE ASPARAGUS ROLLUPS

Steps:

• Flatten each slice of bread with a rolling pin so it is less than 1/4" thick.
• Mix Blue cheese, worcestershire sauce, beaten egg, cream cheese and seasonings.
• Spread the mix on each slice of bread.
• put an asparagus spear at the edge of each slice and roll up like a Jelly roll.
• Coat the outside of each roll with butter.
• Cut each roll into 3 pieces.
• Place, seam side down, on a cookie sheet and bake for about 20 minutes, 375°F.
• Turn over to the other side after about 10 minutes.
• The rolls should be nice and golden.

ASPARAGUS APPETIZER ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, bacon and green onion. Flatten bread slices with a rolling pin; spread tops with cream cheese mixture. Trim asparagus 2 in. longer than bread. Place two spears on each slice; roll up bread and place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Brush with butter; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN/ASPARAGUS ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Season pounded chicken breasts lightly with salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Place 2-3 asparagus spears on each chicken breast half.
• Roll up tightly; secure with toothpicks, if necessary.
• Set aside.
• Combine flour, garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp thyme and paprika.
• Roll chicken in flour mixture.
• Place onions and diced tomatoes on bottom of 13x9" pan, reserving 8 slices of onion for top.
• Place chicken breasts over vegetables; top with reserved onion and tomato slices.
• Combine broth with remaining salt and thyme; pour around chicken.
• Cover pan loosely with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Uncover and bake until tender, about 10-15 minutes.

ASPARAGUS BEEF ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, bring 1-1/2 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and horseradish. Pat beef slices dry with paper towels. Spread each slice with a thin layer of cream cheese mixture; top with an asparagus spear. Roll up tightly. Refrigerate until serving.