Description
Delight in these Outrageously Good Stuffed Celery boats, filled with a creamy blend of whipped cream cheese, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and fresh herbs, seasoned with a touch of hot sauce for an irresistible appetizer or snack that comes together in just 15 minutes.
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 celery stalks in half and set aside to create perfect “boats” for the filling.
- Whip the cream cheese: Using a food processor or handheld mixer, whip the softened cream cheese until it becomes smooth and fluffy.
- Mix the filling: Add cooked and chopped bacon, grated cheddar cheese, chopped parsley, chopped chives, salt, freshly cracked pepper, and hot sauce to the whipped cream cheese. Pulse or blend until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Stuff the celery: Use a small spoon to fill each celery boat generously with the cream cheese mixture.
- Garnish and serve: Optionally, sprinkle additional chives and bacon on top for extra flavor and a decorative touch. Serve immediately for the best texture and taste.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and consider adding chopped nuts or sun-dried tomatoes for texture.
- Use low-fat or Neufchâtel cream cheese to reduce calories without sacrificing creaminess.
- Adjust hot sauce to taste to control the spice level.
- These stuffed celery boats are best served fresh to maintain celery crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: stuffed celery, cream cheese appetizer, bacon cheese snack, easy appetizers, party snacks, quick recipes
