🥬 Stuffed Celery – A Classic Holiday Appetizer

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🥬 Stuffed Celery – A Classic Holiday Appetizer



Sometimes the simplest recipes are the ones everyone remembers — and Stuffed Celery is one of those timeless holiday favorites. Crisp celery sticks filled with creamy, savory spreads have been gracing Thanksgiving and Christmas tables for generations.

This recipe brings together two classic fillings: creamy cheese and olive-pimento spread, and herbed cream cheese. They’re quick to make, easy to serve, and the perfect retro touch for your holiday menu. 🎄🦃

🧀 Crunchy, creamy, and irresistibly nostalgic — the appetizer your holiday table has been missing!

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • 🕰️ Quick and make-ahead friendly

  • 🧀 Creamy, flavorful fillings with a satisfying crunch

  • 🥬 Low-carb, gluten-free, and crowd-pleasing

  • 🎁 Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or potlucks

🧂 Ingredients

(Makes about 20 pieces)

For the Celery:

  • 1 bunch celery (8–10 stalks), trimmed and cut into 3-inch sticks

For Classic Cheese Filling:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise

  • 2 tbsp pimento or chopped green olives

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For Herbed Filling (optional second flavor):

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 1 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt

  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped herbs (parsley, dill, or chives)

  • ½ tsp lemon zest

🍴 Instructions

  1. Prepare the celery:
    Wash, trim, and cut celery sticks into serving-size pieces. Pat dry to remove excess moisture.

  2. Make the fillings:

    • Cheese filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, mayo, pimentos, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

    • Herbed filling: Combine cream cheese, sour cream, herbs, and lemon zest until smooth.

  3. Stuff the celery:
    Spoon or pipe the fillings into celery grooves using a small spatula or piping bag.

  4. Chill & serve:
    Arrange on a platter, sprinkle with a bit of paprika or chopped parsley, and refrigerate until serving.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Use a piping bag for a clean, pretty look.

  • Add chopped pecans or bacon bits for a savory crunch.

  • Make ahead up to 24 hours before serving.

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