**Stuffed Celery Sticks: A Refreshing and Versatile Appetizer**
Crunchy, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, stuffed celery sticks are a delightful appetizer that can be enjoyed on any occasion. With endless possibilities for fillings, these edible vessels offer a unique and customizable culinary experience. From classic cream cheese and tuna salad to innovative combinations like avocado and shrimp or peanut butter and bacon, there's a stuffed celery recipe to suit every palate.
**1. Classic Cream Cheese and Tuna Stuffed Celery Sticks:**
A timeless classic, this recipe combines the creamy richness of cream cheese with the briny savoriness of tuna. Simply mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, tuna, celery seeds, and salt and pepper to taste. Pipe or spoon the mixture into celery sticks and garnish with fresh dill or chives.
**2. Avocado and Shrimp Stuffed Celery Sticks:**
For a light and refreshing twist, try this avocado and shrimp combination. Mash ripe avocado with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Cook shrimp until pink and tender, then chop into small pieces. Fill celery sticks with the avocado mixture and top with the shrimp. Garnish with cilantro or chopped red onion.
**3. Peanut Butter and Bacon Stuffed Celery Sticks:**
This sweet and savory combination is sure to be a hit at your next party. Spread celery sticks with creamy peanut butter and top with crispy bacon bits. Drizzle with a touch of honey for an extra layer of sweetness.
**4. Greek Yogurt and Vegetable Stuffed Celery Sticks:**
For a healthy and nutritious snack, fill celery sticks with a mixture of Greek yogurt, chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, and crumbled feta cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
**5. Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Celery Sticks:**
Spice things up with this zesty buffalo chicken filling. Combine cooked and shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, blue cheese dressing, and celery seeds. Stuff the celery sticks with the mixture and garnish with a sprinkle of blue cheese crumbles.
STUFFED CELERY STICKS
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
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.
STUFFED CELERY STICKS
This is one of my favorite Hors D'oeuvres. Creamy, crunchy and nutty. Delicious. You can also use this filling to stuff cherry tomatoes, or Belgian endive.
Provided by Katanashrp
Categories Cheese
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine cream cheese, blue cheese and cour cream in a bowl.
- Stir until well incorporated.
- Add 1 tbsp of walnuts.
- Fill the celery with the mixture.
- Chill before serving.
- Sprinkle with the remaining walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.2, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 42.9, Sodium 314.3, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.9, Protein 6.8
STUFFED CELERY STICKS
Every Thanksgiving and Christmas, my mother made these little celery tidbits to go along with her olive/pickle tray. It just wouldn't be the holidays for us without them.
Provided by Irish Rose
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine cream cheese, nuts, garlic powder, salt and pepper and blend well.
- Stuff the celery with the above mixture.
- Enjoy!
- You can use any nut your family likes, my family just happened to like black walnuts.
PIMIENTO CHEESE STUFFED CELERY STICKS
This is not mine, it's just another of my favorites for parties or just for snackin' in front of the tube.
Provided by Chef Roly-Poly
Categories High In...
Time 15m
Yield 18 Appetizers, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- If using, mix hot sauce with cheese and fill each celery stick with mixture and refrigerate til the game.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, crisp celery stalks for the best results.
- Use a variety of fillings to create different flavor combinations.
- If you are using a creamy filling, be sure to chill the celery sticks before filling them.
- For a more elegant presentation, cut the celery sticks into bite-sized pieces before filling them.
- Stuffed celery sticks can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Conclusion:
Stuffed celery sticks are a healthy and delicious appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With a variety of fillings to choose from, you can create a stuffed celery stick that is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious snack, give stuffed celery sticks a try.
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