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Stuffed celery or mushrooms Recipe

American · Appetizer · 20 min total

A versatile appetizer featuring tender celery stalks or mushroom caps filled with a creamy, herbed cheese mixture, perfect for parties or a light snack.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 large celery stalks (or 24 large white mushrooms, stems removed)
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts or chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, parsley, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well blended.
2. If using celery: Cut celery stalks into 3-inch pieces. If using mushrooms: Clean mushroom caps and pat dry.
3. Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture into the celery pieces or mushroom caps. Smooth the tops.
4. Optional: Sprinkle with pine nuts or walnuts for added crunch.
5. Arrange on a serving platter and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Tips

• Can be prepared up to 4 hours ahead and kept refrigerated.
• For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
• Add 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese or feta for a tangy twist.

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