Italian Stuffed Celery Sticks
Italian Stuffed Celery Sticks
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix, (e.g., Good Seasons)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup green olives, chopped, with pimento
For Assembly and Garnish
- celery stalks, cut into 2-3 inch sticks
- smoked paprika, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a clear mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Pour in the 1/2 cup of cooked and crumbled bacon over the cream cheese.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the entire packet of Italian dressing mix to the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Next, add the 1/2 cup of mayonnaise.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Sprinkle in the 1/2 cup of shredded mild cheddar cheese.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Finally, add the 1/4 cup of chopped green olives, including any pimentos.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Using a fork, thoroughly mix all the ingredients in the bowl until well combined and creamy. Ensure no lumps of cream cheese remain.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Take the pre-cut celery sticks and generously stuff the concave side of each stick with the prepared cream cheese mixture using a spoon or a small spatula.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Arrange the stuffed celery sticks neatly on a serving platter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Dust the top of the stuffed celery sticks with smoked paprika to add color and a festive look.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
The appetizer is now ready to serve. For best results, serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Italian Stuffed Celery Sticks
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix, (e.g., Good Seasons)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup green olives, chopped, with pimento
For Assembly and Garnish
- celery stalks, cut into 2-3 inch sticks
- smoked paprika, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a clear mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Pour in the 1/2 cup of cooked and crumbled bacon over the cream cheese.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the entire packet of Italian dressing mix to the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Next, add the 1/2 cup of mayonnaise.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Sprinkle in the 1/2 cup of shredded mild cheddar cheese.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Finally, add the 1/4 cup of chopped green olives, including any pimentos.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Using a fork, thoroughly mix all the ingredients in the bowl until well combined and creamy. Ensure no lumps of cream cheese remain.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Take the pre-cut celery sticks and generously stuff the concave side of each stick with the prepared cream cheese mixture using a spoon or a small spatula.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Arrange the stuffed celery sticks neatly on a serving platter.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Dust the top of the stuffed celery sticks with smoked paprika to add color and a festive look.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
The appetizer is now ready to serve. For best results, serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.