Description

This outrageously good stuffed celery is a quick appetizer, easy snack, and one of those classic food ideas that always disappears fast. Crisp celery is filled with a creamy cheese mixture for a fresh, flavorful bite that works beautifully for holiday platters, party trays, lunch spreads, and easy recipe collections when you need simple appetizer ideas everyone enjoys.

Ingredients

8 large celery stalks

8 oz cream cheese, softened

2 tbsp mayonnaise

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

2 tbsp finely chopped green onions

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp paprika, plus more for garnish

2 tbsp chopped pecans, optional

Instructions

1. Wash the celery stalks well, trim the ends, and cut each stalk into 3 to 4 inch pieces. Pat them completely dry.

2. In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika until smooth and fluffy.

3. Spoon or pipe the filling into the center of each celery piece, smoothing the tops as needed.

4. Sprinkle with extra paprika and chopped pecans if using.

5. Chill the stuffed celery for 20 to 30 minutes before serving so the filling can firm up and the flavors can blend.

Notes

Let the cream cheese soften fully before mixing so the filling stays smooth instead of lumpy.

Dry the celery very well after washing so the filling holds its shape and does not slide out.

For the best texture, fill the celery the same day you plan to serve it, or within a few hours of serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 stuffed celery pieces
Calories: 128
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 214mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 27mg

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