Cheese stuffed celery sticks
You can't go wrong with this classic, made even better with Canadian Cheddar cheese.
- Course Hors D'oeuvres & Appetizers
- Prep. Time 10 mins
- Yields 12 sticks
Preparation
What You Need
1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded Canadian Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup (50 mL) cream cheese (spreadable or brick-style, softened)
1/4 cup (50 mL) dried cranberries or raisins
3 large stalks celery
Pepper (optional)
Instructions
In a bowl, using a spoon, mash shredded cheese and cream cheese until blended. Stir in raisins.
Pat celery dry and cut each stalk crosswise into four pieces, each about 3 inches (7.5 cm) long. Spoon cheese mixture evenly into hollow of each celery stick, packing lightly.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
View the latest tips or add one of your ownNutritional Info
Per serving
Energy: 126 calories
Proteins: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Fat: 9 g
Fibre: 1.1 g
Sodium: 162 mg
Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe
Nutrient and % DV*
Calcium: 12 % / 131 mg
Folate: 10 %
Phosphorus: 9 %
Vitamin A: 9 %
Vitamin B12: 8 %
* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.
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Use your favourite shredded Canadian cheese in place of the Cheddar. Try Canadian Brick, Canadian Mozzarella or Canadian Monterey Jack.
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If your family loves dried cranberries, use them in place of the raisins.
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