Stuffed Celery Bites
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

For quick and easy preparation, spread the cream cheese mixture in the celery, then slice into bite-size chunks.


Stuffed Celery Bites

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Servings: Makes about 32 pieces
Total Time: 30 mins
Related Categories: Appetizers, Celery, Italian Appetizers, Quick and Easy, Quick and Easy Appetizers, Thanksgiving Appetizers and Snacks
 
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Ingredients
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    Nonstick cooking spray
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  • 2  tablespoons
    pine nuts
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  • 1  clove
    garlic, minced
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  • 8  stalks
    celery
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  • 1  8-ounce tub
    cream cheese with dried tomato or cream cheese
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  • 1/4  cup
    shredded Italian cheese blend (1 ounce)
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  • 2  tablespoons
    dry-roasted shelled sunflower seeds
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    Celery leaves (optional)
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Directions
1.
Lightly coat a skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Add pine nuts and garlic. Cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until nuts are golden brown, stirring frequently. Set aside.
2.
Remove tops and wide base from celery. Using a vegetable peeler, remove two thin strips from the rounded side of the celery, creating a flat surface.
3.
In a small bowl combine the cream cheese and shredded Italian cheese. Spread or spoon cheese mixture into celery.
4.
Cut each filled stalk of celery into 2-inch pices. Sprinkle half the pieces with the pine nut mixture and half with the sunflower seeds. Top with celery leaves, if desired. Makes about 32 pieces (8 servings).

Make-Ahead Tip
Stuff celery up to 4 hours before serving; cover and chill. Cut into 2-inch pieces and add nuts and seeds just before serving.
Nutrition information
Calories 132, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 152 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 7%, Vitamin C 5%, Calcium 6%, Iron 3%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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