Grandma's Asparagus Roll-ups

16 fresh asparagus spears
16 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed
8oz pkg softened cream cheese
8 bacon strips, cooked & crumbled
2 Tbsp miced chives
1/4 c melted butter
3 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Place asparagus in a skillet with a samll amount of water, cook until tender-crisp (6-8 min). Flatten bread with a rolling pin. Combine cream cheese, bacon, chives and spread one Tbsp on each slice of bread. Top with asparagus spear. Roll up tightly and place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Cut roll-ups in half. Bake at 400F for 10-12 min or until lightly browned. Makes 32.