🥬 Stuffed Celery (Classic & Creative Ways)
Stuffed celery is crisp, creamy, and perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party tray favorite. Here are the best versions — from old-school to upgraded.
🧀 1️⃣ Classic Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery
Ingredients
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Fresh celery stalks, cut into 3–4 inch pieces
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Softened cream cheese
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Pinch of salt
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Dash of garlic powder (optional)
How:
Spread cream cheese into the celery groove. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.
👉 Add chopped chives or green onions for extra flavor.
🥜 2️⃣ Peanut Butter & Raisins (“Ants on a Log”)
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Celery sticks
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Peanut butter
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Raisins
Spread peanut butter and top with raisins — sweet, salty, crunchy.
🦀 3️⃣ Savory Crab-Stuffed Celery
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Cream cheese
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Lump crab meat
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Lemon juice
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Old Bay seasoning
Mix and spoon into celery. Chill before serving.
🧄 4️⃣ Pimento Cheese Stuffed Celery (Southern Style)
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Shredded sharp cheddar
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Mayo
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Diced pimentos
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Dash cayenne
Mix and fill celery ribs. Great for gatherings.
🥑 5️⃣ Healthy Avocado Tuna Filling
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Mashed avocado
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Canned tuna (drained)
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Lemon juice
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Salt & pepper
Creamy but lighter than mayo-based fillings.
🌿 Tips
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Pat celery dry so filling sticks better.
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Chill 30 minutes before serving for best texture.
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Sprinkle with paprika, bacon bits, or fresh herbs for presentation.
If you’d like, I can give you a party tray version that looks fancy but takes 10 minutes.