Cream Cheese & Olive Stuffed Celery Sticks

Cream Cheese & Olive Stuffed Celery Sticks 🧀

This appetizer is a timeless classic—crunchy, fresh celery loaded with a tangy, herbaceous cream cheese filling and briny olives. It’s easy, retro, and surprisingly satisfying! Perfect for a party or a light snack. 🎉

🛒 Ingredients 

What You’ll Need (The Essentials):

• The Vessel:

  • 1 bunch Celery Stalks 🌿 (washed, trimmed, and cut into 2-3 inch pieces)

• The Creamy Filling:

  • 8 oz package Cream Cheese 🧀 (full-fat or Neufchâtel, softened to room temp)

  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option) 🥄

  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice 🍋

  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder 🧄

  • 1/2 tsp Dried Dill 🌿

  • A pinch of Salt & Black Pepper 🧂⚫

• The Toppings (The Flavor Pops):

  • 1/2 cup Green Olives, sliced (pimento-stuffed work well!) 🫒

  • 1/4 cup Pimentos or finely chopped Red Bell Pepper (for color!) 🌶️

Getting Ready (Quick Prep):

1. Take the cream cheese 🧀 out of the fridge at least an hour before starting so it can soften.

2. Wash and dry the celery stalks 🌿 thoroughly. Cut them into serving-sized pieces (about 2-3 inches long).

3. Slice the olives 🫒 and finely chop the pimentos/red pepper 🌶️ (if using whole).

🥣 Mixing the Filling & 🥄 The Stuffing

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