Italian Stuffed Celery Recipes

STUFFED CELERY WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Beat the cream cheese and heavy cream in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Fold in the olives, chives, lemon zest, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper.
• Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe into the celery, then dust with paprika.

STUFFED CELERY

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and sour cream. Stir in the walnuts and chopped olives. Spread filling onto the celery pieces. It's also good on crackers.

STUFFED CELERY BITES (ITALIAN STYLE)

Steps:

• Lightly coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add pine nuts and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until nuts are golden brown, stirring frequently. Set aside.
• Remove tops and wide base from celery stalks.
• In a small bowl stir together the creeam cheese and Italian cheese blend. Spread or spoon cheese mixture into celery.
• Cut each filled stalk of celery into 2-inch pieces.
• Sprinkle half the pieces with the pine nut mixture and half with the sunflower seeds.
• If desired, top with celery leaves.