This is a killer way to do asparagus.  I did not bother with the bundles.  Just cook the asparagus (I use the microwave) and top with the brie and bread crumbs.

Ingredients:

• 18 spears of asparagus
• 6 green leaves (about 6 inches long) or 6 green onions)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup dried bread crumbs (mine were seasoned with parmasian cheese and Italian spices)
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 8 thin slices (about 3 ounces total) Brie cheese
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°.
2. Cook the asparagus in salted boiling water until crisp-tender, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Using tongs, transfer to a colander to drain.
4. Add the green onion leaves to the boiling water and cook 30 seconds.  Drain and rinse under cold water.
5. In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
6. Add the bread crumbs and sesame seeds and sauté until browned, about 2 minutes.
7. Arrange the asparagus in 6 bundles of 3 spears each and tie each bundle together with a green onion leaf.
8. Arrange the asparagus bundles in a shallow baking pan.
9. Place 1 slice of Brie on top of each bundle.
10. Sprinkle each bundle equally with the bread crumb mixture.
11. Bake until the cheese melts, 6-8 minutes.
12. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Serves:  4-5

Source: Lori Ln Narlock, Kendall-Jackson’s Small Plates Perfect Wine