Method

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

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