Move over potatoes, there’s another veg who comes “fully loaded.” It’s that long, tall, cool drink of water, celery! Our crunchy friend is a blank canvas, or should we say ‘flavor boat,’ just waiting to set sail at the first “snack-ortunity.”
Ingredients
- 4-5 celery stalks, trimmed/peeled
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup bacon, cooked/chopped
- 2 globe radishes, diced very tiny (brunoise)
- ¼ of a medium red pepper, diced very tiny (brunoise)
- 2 Tbsp grated/shredded carrot
- 1 Tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 Tbsp chives, chopped
- ¼ tsp garlic granules
- Pinch smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- Optional: 2 Tbsp pecans, toasted/chopped, and 1 Tbsp each additional bacon and chives for garnish
Directions
- Cut celery stalks in half and set aside.
- Whip cream cheese until smooth using a food processor or hand mixer. Add cheddar, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic granules, chives and parsley and pulse to combine.
- Add bacon, radishes, carrot and red pepper and pulse very slightly to combine without chopping these ingredients up too small.
- Fill each celery “boat” with cheese mixture. Top with optional garnishes (if using) and serve immediately.