classic snack often called stuffed celery or celery with cream cheese filling—simple, crunchy, and really customizable. Here’s a full recipe you can follow:
🥬 Stuffed Celery with Herbed Cream Cheese
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh celery (cut into 3–4 inch sticks)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2–3 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1–2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or dill), finely chopped
- 1 tbsp finely chopped celery (optional, for extra crunch)
- 1–2 tbsp finely diced red bell pepper (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (or 1 small clove, minced)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: a squeeze of lemon juice
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the celery
- Wash and trim the celery stalks.
- Cut into manageable lengths (about finger-size).
- Pat dry so the filling sticks well.
- Make the filling
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese and mayonnaise (or yogurt) until smooth.
- Stir in herbs, garlic, chopped celery, and bell pepper.
- Season with salt, pepper, and a little lemon juice if using.
- Fill the celery
- Use a spoon or piping bag to fill each celery groove with the mixture.
- Smooth the top slightly.
- Chill (optional)
- Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to firm up and enhance flavor.
- Serve
- Arrange on a plate and serve cold.
🌟 Variations
- Add shredded cheese (cheddar or parmesan) for extra flavor
- Mix in chopped nuts (like walnuts) for crunch
- Add cooked bacon bits for a savory twist
- Use ranch seasoning for a quick flavor boost
🥗 Tips
- Best served fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days
- Keep covered so the celery doesn’t dry out