CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Eggs		Appetizers	12	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1		Can Asparagus
1		Loaf Bread *
4	oz	Bleu Cheese
1	ts	Worcestershire Sauce
1		Beaten Egg
8	oz	Cream Cheese
		Garlic Powder To Taste
		Pepper To Taste

INSTRUCTIONS

* Remove crusts and flatten each slice.
Mix bleu cheese, worcestershire sauce, beaten egg, cream cheese and
seasonings.  Spread on bread - place an asparagus spear on top and roll up.
Roll in melted butter and cut in thirds. Place on cookie sheet and bake for
about 20 min.-- at 350 degrees.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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