Best 9 Slim And Trim Stuffed Celery Recipes

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Calling all celery lovers! If you're on the lookout for a healthy and refreshing snack that's also packed with flavor, look no further than stuffed celery. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or even a light lunch. With its endless variations, stuffed celery caters to a wide range of dietary preferences, making it a perfect choice for everyone from vegetarians to meat-eaters. From classic cream cheese-filled celery to innovative options like buffalo chicken-stuffed celery or Mediterranean-inspired celery boats, this article presents a diverse collection of stuffed celery recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and keep you feeling satisfied. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with these delightful stuffed celery creations!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

STUFFED CELERY



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Easy stuffed celery sticks are ready on your table in minutes which makes them the perfect last-minute appetizers for any party or family gathering.

Provided by Julia | Appetizer Addiction

Categories     All Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large celery stalks, ends trimmed off and cut into 4 pieces, see note 1
4 ounces cream cheese, about ½ cup (120 grams)
½ small red onion, (about ¼ cup chopped)
¼ cup pecans (25 grams)
⅓ cup pecorino cheese powder (35 grams), see note 2
paprika, for sprinkling
black pepper, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • In a food processor, process cream cheese, onion, pecans and pecorino.
  • With a spoon, fill each celery cavity with a cream cheese mixture.
  • Sprinkle with paprika and black pepper and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 calories, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 6 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 3 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 44 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 1 grams unsaturated fat

STUFFED CELERY WITH OLIVES



Stuffed Celery with Olives image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons finely chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
3 tablespoons finely chopped pitted kalamata olives
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
Sweet paprika, for dusting

Steps:

  • Beat the cream cheese and heavy cream in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Fold in the olives, chives, lemon zest, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper.
  • Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe into the celery, then dust with paprika.

STUFFED CELERY APPETIZERS



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This simple appetizer will become a traditional holiday recipe. A WWII recipe Aunt Martha and Uncle Joe got the recipe from one of their favorite restaurant's in Chicago-1943.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bunch celery
8 oz pkg. reduced fat cream cheese, softened
3/4 c blue cheese crumbles
1/4 c roquefort cheese, crumbled
3 Tbsp diced shallots
paprika

Steps:

  • 1. Wash and trim celery and then cut rubs into 3 inch pieces. In a food processor, blend all except paprika, until they reach a mixture like stiff whipped cream. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spoon mixture into celery wells and sprinkle with paprika. Serve chilled.
  • 2. carrot and raisins or crasins.
  • 3. cukes stuffed.

SUPER EASY STUFFED CELERY



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Here's a lovely appetizer or horderve to serve up with your Holiday meal... or even pre-game party. My grandmother served this with every Holiday dinner. It's super easy and delicious too. Only three ingredients! This appetizer can be made ahead of time to save time on the big meal day. Keeps well in the refrigerator covered...

Provided by Megan Todd

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 3

8-10 stalk(s) celery, cleaned and cut into 3 inch pieces
8 oz cream cheese, softened
4 oz chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. clean thoroughly and cut celery into 3 inch pieces. Use a paper towel to pat dry the celery.
  • 2. in a small bowl, add cream cheese and chopped walnuts, mix together well using a fork works best for this.
  • 3. Using a butter knife, spread cream cheese mixture into the celery. Plate, garnish with celery leaves and serve.

SHRIMP-STUFFED CELERY



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My family is proud to produce celery on the beautiful island of Maui. As you can guess, we take a lot of "ribbing" for working so hard in a tropical paradise. This appealing appetizer has a creamy filling that blends nicely with crunchy, fresh celery. -Shirley Watanabe, Kula, Hawaii

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield about 3 dozen appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bunch celery, separated into ribs
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 can (4 ounces) tiny shrimp, rinsed and finely chopped
1 tablespoon each finely chopped onion, green pepper and pimiento-stuffed olives
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 to 2 drops hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Cut celery ribs into 2-in. pieces. Finely chop one piece; set aside., In a bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in the remaining ingredients and chopped celery. Stuff into celery ribs. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 264mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STUFFED CELERY STICKS



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Cream cheese and soy sauce blend with peanut butter to give stuffed celery a rich, unique flavor. Kids will want to help squeeze it into the celery sticks before they start crunching away. -Opal Schmidt, Battle Creek, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon whole milk
2 teaspoons soy sauce
4 celery ribs, cut into serving-size pieces

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, milk and soy sauce until smooth. Transfer to a small resealable plastic bag. Cut a small hole in the corner of the bag; pipe mixture into celery pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

GRANDMA'S STUFFED CELERY



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My grandma always made stuffed celery at Thanksgiving and Christmas. As kids, we were always so hungry before the holiday meal we would sneak and get a piece of celery to curb our appetite. It was nearly all gone by meal time and we always got fussed at with hint of a grin from Grandma. Now I never have holiday meals without it!

Provided by Sherilyn

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bunch celery - large stalks washed, trimmed, and cut into 3 sections
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese at room temperature
¾ cup chopped pimento-stuffed green olives
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 pinch salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Thoroughly dry each piece of celery with paper towels. Mix the cream cheese, olives, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Using a knife, spread a generous amount of cream cheese filling down the center indentation of each celery piece. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 224.5 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

STUFFED CELERY



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Stuffed celery, it's easy to make and kids love it. My Great Grandma always made this and my cousins and I used to fight over the last piece.

Provided by Linda

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
¼ cup chopped walnuts
20 green olives with pimento, chopped
1 bunch celery, cut into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and sour cream. Stir in the walnuts and chopped olives. Spread filling onto the celery pieces. It's also good on crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 16.2 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 186.7 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CELERY STUFFING



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A great recipe for stuffing a turkey. It is very moist! A pinch of marjoram can be added to this dish in addition to or in place of thyme. Try putting the stuffing under the skin of the breast. It makes the turkey very moist!

Provided by Jerri Taborski

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Bread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup butter
½ cup minced onion
2 cups diced celery, with leaves
3 cups chicken broth
4 quarts bread cubes
3 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon sage
1 pinch dried thyme
1 pinch dried marjoram

Steps:

  • Melt butter in saucepan. Saute onion in melted butter until soft, but not brown. Add celery and stir well. Add 2 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Place bread cubes into large mixing bowl. Add eggs, salt, pepper, sage, thyme, and marjoram. Add onion-celery mixture; combine thoroughly. If still too dry, add more chicken broth. Makes enough to stuff a 10 to 15 pound turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 25.5 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 493.4 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose tender celery stalks: Look for celery stalks that are bright green and crisp. Avoid stalks that are wilted or have brown spots.
  • Use a variety of fillings: You can use a variety of fillings for your stuffed celery, such as cream cheese, peanut butter, tuna salad, chicken salad, or egg salad. You can also add chopped vegetables, nuts, or fruit to your filling.
  • Make your filling ahead of time: You can make your filling ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it. This will save you time on the day you're making your stuffed celery.
  • Use a piping bag or Ziploc bag to fill the celery: This will help you to get the filling into the celery evenly and neatly.
  • Chill the stuffed celery before serving: This will help the filling to set and make the celery easier to eat.

Conclusion:

Stuffed celery is a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a variety of fillings to choose from, you're sure to find a stuffed celery recipe that you'll love.

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