Cheddar Bacon Celery Sticks
Try these Cheddar Bacon Celery Sticks for an easy snack or party food. One of the best stuffed celery recipes.
Servings: 10 servings
Equipment
- piping bags butter knife, or spoon
Ingredients
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4-6 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- 8-10 celery sticks cleaned and trimmed
- additional shredded cheddar cheese for garnish (optional)
- additional cooked bacon crumbled, for garnish (optional)
- chopped fresh chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.½ cup cream cheese, ¼ cup sour cream, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, salt, black pepper
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon until evenly combined.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 4-6 slices cooked bacon
- Spoon or pipe the mixture into the center of each celery stick, spreading it evenly from end to end.8-10 celery sticks
- Garnish with extra shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, and chopped chives if desired.additional shredded cheddar cheese, additional cooked bacon, chopped fresh chives
- Arrange on a serving platter and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until slightly firm and chilled.
- Serve cold.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE: Store leftover cheddar bacon celery sticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
For the best texture, store garnishes separately if possible and add them just before serving.
♨️ REHEATING: No reheating is needed. Serve them chilled straight from the refrigerator.
❄️ FREEZING: Freezing is not recommended. The filling can become watery, and the celery can lose its crisp texture once thawed.
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS: Use softened cream cheese so the filling mixes smoothly.
Pat the celery dry well after washing so the filling stays in place.
Cook the bacon until crisp for the best texture and flavor.
Chill the filled celery before serving so the filling has time to firm up.
Taste the filling before stuffing the celery and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS: No alternate cooking methods are needed for this recipe.
Bacon can be cooked in the oven, skillet, air fryer, or microwave before mixing it into the filling.
♻️ LEFTOVERS: Chop leftover stuffed celery and add it to a salad for a quick lunch.
Spread leftover filling on crackers or toasted bread.
Use extra filling as a dip for vegetables or pretzels.
📝 NOTES: Choose firm, crisp celery stalks for the best crunch.
Trim the celery into shorter pieces for a more party-friendly appetizer.
You can make the filling up to 1 day ahead and stuff the celery just before serving.
Add a pinch of paprika or cayenne pepper for a little extra flavor.
This recipe is easy to double for parties and holiday trays.
Nutrition
Serving: 1stick | Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 227IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 0.1mg
