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Asparagus Rolls  
Asparagus Rolls
Makes 1 Servings
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 20 min
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Ingredients
  • 1 slice white bread
  • 1-2 asparagus spears
  • 2 tablespoons low-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Tabasco, dash
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat milk

Use good white bread with crust removed. Roll out bread with rolling pin and flatten. Melt cheese in saucepan with milk, add a splash of Tabasco. Spread on bread and top with 1 or 2 asparagus spears. Roll up, cut in half and brush with melted butter, if desired. Bake 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes. Can be frozen for later use.

Recipe created by Chef Kathy Cary of Lilly's, Louisville, KY

Nutritional Facts
Calories: 190
Total Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 20 mg
Sodium: 380 mg
Calcium: 30% Daily Value
Protein: 12 g
Carbohydrates: 19 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g

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