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Celery sticks stuffed with cream cheese, bacon, herbs and cheddar cheese are outrageously good! Served as an appetizer or snack, this is a recipe that’s sure to become a favorite at parties, cookouts and family gatherings.
It’s Friday and that means one thing around here…it’s time to chill out. It’s become a tradition here in the Southern Soul house, that on Friday afternoons, we kick back, enjoy a cold beverage and munch on something yummy.
Over the years, I’ve compiled quite a list of easy to make appetizers that are ideal for making life easy in the kitchen after a hard week.
One of the most simple yet outrageously good snacks that I make is stuffed celery. I always have the necessary ingredients on hand and the recipe comes together in less than 15 minutes.
Ingredients Needed For This Recipe
- Celery
- Cream Cheese
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Cooked Crumbled Bacon
- Fresh Chopped Chives
- Fresh Chopped Parsley
- Salt And Pepper
- Hot Sauce
Can Stuffed Celery Be Made Ahead Of Time?
Yes, it sure can! You can make the cream cheese mixture, prep the celery, and store them separately. When you are ready to serve, just fill the celery with the mixture.
Since celery is such a sturdy vegetable, you can completely make the stuffed celery a couple of hours prior to serving and store in the refrigerator.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 – 5 stalks celery – washed and dried
- 1 8 oz cream cheese – softened
- ¼ cup bacon – chopped
- ½ cup cheddar cheese – grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley – chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives – chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 3 dashes hot sauce
Instructions
- Cut celery stalks in half and set aside. Using a food processor or hand held mixer, whip the cream cheese until smooth. Add in bacon, cheese, parsley, chives, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Pulse or blend until all ingredients are combined.
- Using a small spoon, fill the celery “boat” with cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with addition chives and bacon if desired. Serve immediately!
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I have dietary restrictions due to health issues. I had to use dairy free cheese, and the cream cheese was only 7.1 oz. I didn’t have the herbs, and I used a little dried cilantro. Anyway, they were delicious, and there was enough filling for more celery sticks than it lists. Very easy to make. This one’s going to become a regular for me.
Looks great! Leave bacon on the side to be added if guests want it.
Great combinations of flavors, easy to make ahead and something different. I highly recommend!
Thanks!
So flavorful! Loved these. They were a huge hit at my Christmas party. Will definitely make again.
Quick and soooooo good!
How do you prepare and store your celery ahead of time. I want to get some ready for Christmas!
Wash, cut, and store in a zip-top or airtight container
Merry Christmas!
~Donya
Making these for our family Christmas party on Sat. I know they will be delicious. Thank you for sharing the recipe
Can you make ahead
Yep – turns out great.
~Donya
I haven’t made these yet but they sound so good.
Thanks and I appreciate the great rating!
~Donya
Outrageously good, all right!! Thought that even before I got it on the celery!! Thank you for another keeper, Donya. Blessings 🌿
Hey there Jackie!
I am so happy to hear that the recipe lived up to it’s name, I completely agree with you, it’s an outrageously good appetizer! Thank you so much for your kind words and this phenomenal rating, I hope you have a wonderful Easter!
~Donya
I’ve made this just as a dip for celery and carrots, so good!
Hey there Jackie!
I like the way you think! While this recipe is terrific for stuffing celery, it would definitely make a delicious dip! Thank you so much for your support, if you ever have any questions about a recipe please don’t hesitate to reach out!
~Donya
Good gosh………people ask if the bacon should be cooked?????
isn’t that incredible that people are asking that????
Makes you wonder if they should be in the kitchen.
No, let’s all eat raw bacon !!!!!!!!!!!
As a matter of fact I happen to love raw bacon .
I added 1 large chopped Jalapeno. I cleaned and soaked the pepper in 7-Up ( not diet) for 15 min to take a little heat out. If you want to remove all the heat soak for about 40 min. Please don’t drink the 7-Up afterwards. haha
Hey there!
Wow! That sounds like such a fun twist to put on this recipe, I bet the jalapeños added a nice spicy kick. I’ve never heard of that trick with jalapeños, soaking them in soda to remove the heat, but I need to try it that sounds like a great idea! Thank you so much for your phenomenal rating and your support, I hope you have a great day!
~Donya
the reicpe sounds great i haven’t made it yet.
Look and sound delicious, but it doesn’t say to cook the bacon.
Hey Cindy.
Yep, cook the bacon. You should be good to go!
~Donya
I have finally found a website that I can relate to! You make recipes that remind me of Mom………DELICIOUS !! Can’t wait for the next one. Thank you so very much for these.
Thank you Susan! I’m honored.
Thank you too, for the great rating.
Have a wonderful day,
~Donya
Do you fry the chopped bacon before adding it to the mix?
Yes, fry the bacon.
Enjoy,
~Donya
This sounds great! I always loved the pineapple cheese stuff my grandparents got in a jar and they put in celery. Can’t find that anymore.
I remember that “stuff” too! You are going to love this recipe. Enjoy, Catherine!
Have a great day,
~Donya
Celery stuffed with pimiento cheese always graced my mother’s relish tray on special occasions. We enjoyed its crisp, refreshing crunch. Thanks for bringing that memory into focus, Donya!
I love that too, Karen! Look for that recipe on A Southern Soul this summer.
Have a great day!
Donya, Thanks so much for your recipes. I lived in Tennessee for years and miss the Southern Soul-love. Living a low-carb life, this cream cheese concoction is perfect for filling celery, peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumber boats and even lettuce or sliced ham roll-ups! Mexican spices like cumin could add
another dimension. Also, for baked potato, steamed / boiled cauliflower or broccoli toppings!
Ruthie, you have made my day.
Thank you for your sweet words. I’m so glad you found A Southern Soul.
Have a great day,
~Donya
Can these be stored in a containtin the fridge for the next day as some may not be eaten?
Hey Wendy! Yes, you can store them in the fridge. I’d only let 24 hours go by though. I hope you enjoy the recipe.
Happy Easter!