ASPARAGUS BUNDLES WITH MELTED BRIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the asparagus until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Using tongs, transfer to a colander to drain. Add the green onion leaves to the boiling water and cook for 30 seconds. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking. In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the bread crumbs and sesame seeds and saute until browned, about 2 minutes. Arrange the asparagus in 6 bundles of 3 spears each and tie each bundle together with a green onion leaf. Arrange the asparagus bundles in a shallow baking pan. Place 1 slice of Brie on top of each bundle. Sprinkle each bundle equally with the bread crumb mixture. Bake until the cheese melts, 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve each bundle on a small plate. Serves: 6