Outrageously Good Stuffed Celery Recipe
This recipe for Outrageously Good Stuffed Celery features crisp celery stalks filled with a rich and creamy blend of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, smoky bacon, and fresh herbs. Enhanced with a touch of hot sauce for subtle heat and seasoned perfectly, this appetizer is quick to prepare and perfect for parties or snack time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 stuffed celery pieces 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Celery
- 4–5 stalks celery, washed and dried
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 3 dashes hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the celery: Cut each celery stalk in half to create manageable pieces for stuffing. Set aside on a plate or tray.
- Make the filling: In a food processor or using a hand mixer, whip the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add cooked bacon, grated cheddar cheese, chopped parsley, chopped chives, salt, freshly cracked pepper, and hot sauce. Pulse or blend briefly until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed but still retain some texture.
- Stuff the celery: Using a small spoon, carefully fill the groove of each celery half with the cream cheese mixture. For extra flavor and visual appeal, sprinkle additional chopped chives and bacon bits over the top if desired.
- Serve: Serve the stuffed celery immediately to enjoy the crispness of the celery paired with the rich, flavorful filling.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture and flavor.
- If you prefer, substitute turkey bacon for a leaner option.
- To make this dish vegetarian, omit bacon and add extra cheese or chopped nuts.
- Keep the stuffed celery refrigerated if not serving immediately, but note the celery may lose some crispness.
- Adjust hot sauce quantity to your heat preference.
Keywords: Stuffed celery, cream cheese appetizer, bacon cheese celery, party snack, low carb appetizer
