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Grandma’s Stuffed Celery at Thanksgiving and Christmas

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Grandma’s Stuffed Celery at Thanksgiving and Christmas is a nostalgic, creamy appetizer made with celery, cream cheese, olives, and garlic a holiday favorite that brings family tradition to life.

Prep time
30 minutes
Cook time
0 minutes
Total time
30 minutes
Yield
24 servings

Ingredients

1 bunch celery - large stalks washed, trimmed, and cut into 3 sections 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature 3/4 cup chopped pimento-stuffed green olives 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 pinch salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.
  2. Step 2: Wash and dry celery stalks thoroughly, then cut into 3-inch pieces.
  3. Step 3: Mix cream cheese, chopped olives, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Spread the cheese mixture into each celery groove generously.
  5. Step 5: Arrange on a serving platter and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Serve chilled. For a festive twist, add chopped nuts or paprika. Filling can be made a day ahead for quick assembly before guests arrive.

Nutrition

Calories
76
Fat
7g
Saturated fat
4g
Sugar
0g
Sodium
225mg
Protein
2g
Carbohydrates
1g
Fiber
0g