Brunch Recipe: Bacon and Asparagus Roll-Ups

We hope you’re ready, because this next recipe is about to soar to the top of your go-to recipes list. Bacon & Asparagus Roll-Ups are the perfect addition to any breakfast or lunch menu and even make fabulous appetizers. Our recipe makes 15-20 Bacon Roll-Ups and while that might sound like a lot, we can assure you that you won’t have very many left over – if any! Not only are Bacon & Asparagus Roll-Ups irresistibly savory and delicious, they’re the perfect simple recipe to make with your children – so pop on their chef hats and get cooking!

Bacon Roll-Ups

What you need:

  • 1 package sliced white bread
  • 1 tub of whipped Philadelphia cream cheese
  • 1 package of center-cut bacon, cooked (can also substitute sliced prosciutto)
  • 2 cans of asparagus spears
  • 1 tub of shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 stick of butter, melted

How to assemble Bacon Roll-Ups:

  1. Remove the crusts from the slices of white bread
  2. Using a rolling pin, flatten out each slice
  3. Evenly smear whipped cream cheese on to each piece of bread
  4. Place one asparagus spear and one piece of cooked bacon diagonally (corner to corner) on each slice of bread and roll up like an enchilada
  5. Paint a small amount of melted butter over the top of the roll-ups and sprinkle with shredded parmesan cheese
  6. Bake on 350* until the edges of the bread turn a light golden brown.
  7. Serve warm!

 

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Simple Sweet Muffins Recipe

With Easter only about a week away it’s high time to start planning a delicious menu for family and friends. Over the next 10 days we’re going to share a number of awesome springtime breakfast, lunch and brunch recipes so you can pick and choose from your favorites to design the perfect meal for your loved ones. This first recipe for simple sweet muffins is the cornerstone of any good breakfast, brunch, tea party, wedding shower…. you name it! Put your own spin on them by adding cranberries, blueberries, apples, dates, or nuts and serve these hot cakes warm!

Simple Sweet Muffins

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 12 thin slices of butter

8 Easy Steps to Delicious Simple Sweet Muffins:

  1. Preheat oven to 400*
  2. Combine dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt) in a large bowl and mix thoroughly
  3. In a separate bowl mix milk, oil and egg until blended
  4. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir until moistened
  5. Optional: Drop in 3/4 cup of your favorite fruit or nuts and mix well
  6. Using an ice cream scoop, evenly distribute batter into muffin cups and fill two-thirds full
  7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes and remove from pan immediately
  8. Top still warm muffins with a slice of butter and serve.

Extra Tips!

For delicious Apple Muffins add 3/4 cup peeled and chopped apple, 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon and 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg during step 5.

For irresistible Date-Nut Muffins fold in 1/2 cup chopped dates and 1/2 cup chopped pecans during step 5.

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