ASPARAGUS BEEF ROLL-UPS

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In Plano, Texas, Kris Krueger creates these easy and elegant appetizers with asparagus spears, roast beef slices and a cream cheese-horseradish spread. "I make them for all of my parties and have received many recipe requests," she says. "They're a snap to assemble."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

36 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
3 to 5 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 packages (5 ounces each) thinly sliced roast beef

Steps:

In a large skillet, bring 1-1/2 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and horseradish. Pat beef slices dry with paper towels. Spread each slice with a thin layer of cream cheese mixture; top with an asparagus spear. Roll up tightly. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.