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
