Asparagus Bites

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 12

Asparagus Bites are savory, bite-sized appetizers featuring tender asparagus spears wrapped in a cheesy bread roll, then baked to golden perfection. The rich combination of cream cheese and Blue cheese offers a bold flavor profile, making these delightful treats perfect for parties, gatherings, or elegant snacks.

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 3 oz. Blue cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 can asparagus spears
  • 1 to 2 sticks butter

Instructions

  1. Mix cream cheese, crumbled Blue cheese, and beaten egg until well blended.
  2. Trim crusts from bread slices, using one slice per asparagus spear.
  3. Flatten each bread slice with a rolling pin.
  4. Spread each slice with the cheese mixture.
  5. Place an asparagus spear on each slice and roll up.
  6. Cut each roll into thirds.
  7. Dip each roll in melted butter.
  8. Bake at 400°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. If frozen, bake for 30 minutes or until browned.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

543 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.8g 18% DV
Total Fat 39.9g 51% DV
Carbs 38.1g 14% DV
Fiber 0.3g 1% DV
Sugar 2.8g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 591mg 26% DV
Potassium 257mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 181.8mg 61% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 146.3mcg 16% DV
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 220.5mg 17% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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