Asparagus Roll-ups

Total Time: 14 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 4 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 lb fresh asparagus (younger, thin asparagus)
• 2 tablespoons water
• 6 slices bread
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise (kraft miracle whip preferred)
• salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 snap off tough ends of asparagus and discard.
• 2 in a micro-wave proof casserole dish, place asparagus in a single layer, with spears facing the centre.
• 3 add 2 tablespoons of water and microwave on high (full power) for 4 minutes turning once at half time; do not overcook.
• 4 remove from microwave, drain and immediately pour cold water over asparagus and place a few ice cubes to cool and stop any further cooking.
• 5 drain well and pat dry with paper towelling before using.
• 6 cut off the crust from the bread slices and discard.
• 7 using a roller, carefully roll each slice to flatten to about 1/4 inch thickness.
• 8 spread butter on one side on each piece of flattened bread.
• 9 then spread some mayonnaise over the butter.
• 10 place 3 asparagus spears to one side of the flattened bread (facing opposite direcions to each other).
• 11 sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• 12 carefully roll bread/asparagus.
• 13 cut each roll to about 1/2 inch thick slices.
• 14 place on a platter and serve.
• 15 refrigerate any unused portions.