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
- Preheat Your Equipment: No cooking needed, just chill your serving plate.
- Combine Ingredients: Blend cream cheese, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Trim and cut celery into 3-inch pieces.
- Assemble the Dish: Spoon or pipe the mixture into celery hollows.
- Cook to Perfection: Chill for 30 minutes to let flavors develop.
- Finishing Touches: Garnish with herbs or Parmesan.
- 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
Keywords: stuffed celery, cream cheese appetizer, Italian snacks, vegetarian appetizers, party snacks