Blue Cheese Asparagus Rollups

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 13
Blue Cheese Asparagus Rollups recipe for an appetizing dinner
in Appetizer

Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

12 asparagus spears , ends snapped off , steamed but still crisp
12 slices white bread , home made style , crusts removed
4 ounces blue cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 egg , beaten
8 ounces cream cheese ( you can use lite but regular is better )
garlic powder
pepper
1/4 cup butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
266
Sugar
3g
Fat
16g
The Blue Cheese Asparagus Rollups serve as an appetizer combining juicy grilled asparagus spears, pungent blue cheese, and toasted bread in a delicious roll with a slight crunch and creamy flavor. The blend of the warm and melted interior combined with its crispy exterior makes this appetizer serve as a perfect start to any dinner party or gathering. This recipe is perfect for a quick appetizer that you can make when you're entertaining guests or feeling creative in the kitchen. Enjoy this flavor-packed appetizer with family and friends!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.Cut off crusts from white bread slices and roll them with rolling pin. In a separate mixing bowl, combine blue cheese, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, garlic powder and pepper. Combine until the filling is smooth.
3.Spread the filling over each bread slice, then add an asparagus spear on top of it. Roll up the bread around the asparagus spear.
4.Dip each rollup into beaten egg and coat properly.
5.Place them on a baking sheet, butter each roll and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

PROS

Blue Cheese Asparagus Rollups are a flavorful fusion of crispy bread, bold blue cheese and nutritious asparagus that make for an ideal appetizer for any dinner party or gathering.

CONS

White bread and the blend of cream and blue cheeses contain fat and calories which increases the dish’s calorie content, making it less ideal for those wishing to maintain a low-level calorie intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Asparagus is a very healthy vegetable loaded with essential vitamins and minerals. It is highly nutritious and has many benefits. It is a good source of fiber and is known to be an antioxidant. It also helps with digestion, contributes significantly to weight loss and improves brain functioning. Blue cheese is a good source of protein and calcium that are good for bone health along with its skin and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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