Description
A delightful appetizer featuring crisp celery sticks filled with a creamy mixture of cheese and crispy bacon, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- Fresh celery sticks
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crispy bacon bits
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., chives, parsley, dill)
Instructions
- Wash and cut the celery sticks into 3-4 inch lengths.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stir in crispy bacon bits and fresh herbs (if using).
- Fill each celery stick with the cheese and bacon mixture.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving.
Notes
For a twist, try different cheeses or add vegetables to the filling. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg