Description
A vibrant and creamy appetizer featuring crunchy celery sticks filled with a flavorful cream cheese mixture, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
- Celery Sticks
- Cream Cheese
- Ranch Dressing
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Garlic Powder
- Chives
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the celery: Rinse the celery sticks under cold water and dry them thoroughly. Cut each stalk into 3-4 inch pieces for perfect bite-sized portions.
- Mix the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, chives, salt, and pepper. Use a spatula to mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Fill the celery: Generously fill each celery stick with the creamy mixture. Ensure to seal the ends well to lock in that delicious blend.
- Chill and serve: Place the stuffed celery on a platter. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a variation, consider using low-fat cream cheese or substituting the ranch dressing with blue cheese dressing. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes or crumbled bacon for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg