ASPARAGUS, BRIE AND CANADIAN BACON MUFFINS

Ingredients

• 12 asparagus spears, cut in half
• 2 red bell peppers, quartered, roasted and peeled
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 4 BAYS^® English Muffins, lightly toasted
• 8 slices (1 ounce each) Canadian bacon, cooked
• 8 ounces Brie cheese, cut into 1/8-inch slices
• chopped basil for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat broiler. Cook asparagus in rapidly boiling water until tender, about 5 minutes, drain. Cut roasted peppers into thin strips. In small bowl, whisk together oil, basil, mustard and garlic. Brush on muffin halves. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Layer Canadian bacon, red pepper, asparagus and Brie evenly over muffins. Broil 6 inches from heat until Brie melts, about 1 minute. Garnish with chopped basil. Serve immediately.