Cheese and Asparagus Rolls Recipe

Directions:

1. Trim crusts from the bread.
2. Sprinkle one side of bread with poppy seeds.
3. Flatten with a rolling pin.
4. Turn over bread slice and roll lightly again.
5. Beat cream cheese together with mayonnaise and egg yolk.
6. Beat until smooth then blend in grated cheese and lemon rind.
7. Spread cheese mixture over plain sides of bread slices.
8. Place 1 or 2 asparagus spears on each slice.
9. Roll up, jelly roll fashion, and cut rolls in half. For a coctail party cut into thirds.
10. Brush with melted butter.
11. Place rolls, seam side down on baking sheet and bake in 400 degree oven for 10 minutes.
12. If making ahead of time, cover the rolls with plastic wrap touching the surface, then cover the container.