Asparagus Roll-Ups

These roll-ups are simply divine. My Grandmother shared the recipe after a BIG family dinner, where they disappeared fast. They make a unique finger food, a side dish at supper or a lovely lunch served with soup.
16 fresh asparagus spears
16 slices sandwhich bread, crust removed
1 package (8 ounce) cream cheese, softended
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons minced chives
1/4 cup of butter or margarine, melted
3 tablesspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Place aspargus in a skillet with a small amount of water, cook untill crisp-tender, about 6-8minutes. Drain and set aside. Flatten bread with a rolling pin. Combine the cream cheese, bacon and chives, spread 1 tablespoonfiul on each slice of bread. Top with an aspargus spear. Roll up tightly, place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Brush with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan chees. cut roll-up in half. Bake at 400 dgrs for about 10-12minutes or untill lightly browned.