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Italian Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery


  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Crisp celery stalks filled with a creamy Italian-inspired cheese mixture bursting with herbs, Parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes. A refreshing and elegant appetizer that’s ready in minutes and perfect for any gathering.


Ingredients

  • Celery Stalks: 8–10 medium stalks, trimmed and washed
  • Cream Cheese: 8 ounces, softened
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese: 1/4 cup
  • Italian Seasoning: 1 teaspoon
  • Garlic Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Sun-Dried Tomatoes: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
  • Fresh Parsley: 1 tablespoon, minced
  • Salt and Black Pepper: to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: No cooking needed, just chill your serving plate.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Blend cream cheese, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, salt, and pepper until creamy.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Trim and cut celery into 3-inch pieces.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Spoon or pipe the mixture into celery hollows.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Chill for 30 minutes to let flavors develop.
  6. Finishing Touches: Garnish with herbs or Parmesan.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Serve cold for the perfect crisp bite.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature cream cheese for smoother mixing.
  • Keep celery chilled until serving for maximum crunch.
  • For a vegan twist, use dairy-free cream cheese and nutritional yeast.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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