Description
Delicious and easy Italian Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery combines crunchy celery with a creamy, flavorful filling made from cream cheese, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs. This no-bake appetizer is perfect for parties, snacks, or a light, gluten-free treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Celery
- 1 bunch celery (about 8–10 stalks)
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Celery: Wash and trim the celery stalks, then cut them into 3–4 inch pieces to create bite-sized portions perfect for stuffing.
- Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chopped fresh basil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Stuff the Celery: Using a spoon or piping bag, carefully fill the hollow part of each celery piece with the prepared cream cheese mixture, ensuring each piece is generously filled for maximum flavor.
- Chill and Serve: Arrange the stuffed celery pieces on a platter and chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes. This step helps the flavors meld and the filling firm up, providing the best texture and taste when served.
Notes
- Substitute sun-dried tomatoes with finely chopped roasted red peppers for a slightly sweeter flavor variation.
- For a lighter fat content, use light cream cheese or mix cream cheese with Greek yogurt to maintain creaminess while reducing calories.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
