Hot Asparagus Canapes

20 slices thin white bread

6 ounces crumbled bleu cheese

3 ounces cream cheese

1 egg

20 spears asparagus, cooked

1 cup butter, melted

Heat oven to 375 degrees.

Trim crusts from bread and flatten slices slightly with rolling pin. Blend bleu cheese, cream cheese and egg until smooth. Spread evenly on bread. Roll one asparagus spear up in each bread slice and secure with a toothpick.

Put melted butter in a medium bowl; dip each bundle to coat; place on cookie sheet and freeze about 30 minutes.

When firm, remove toothpicks and slice each roll into three pieces. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Serves 30 (two pieces each).

Nutrition values per serving: 120 calories, 8 g fat (4.5 g saturated), 9 g carbohydrates, 0 fiber, 3 g protein, 25 mg cholesterol, 180 mg sodium.