Stuffed Celery Bites (Italian Style) |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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A tasty twist on a favorite appetizer. Enjoy! For easiest preparation, spread the cream cheese mixture in the celery first, then slice into 2-inch pieces. Ingredients:
nonstick cooking spray |
2 tablespoons pine nuts |
1 garlic clove, minced |
8 stalks celery |
1 (8 ounce) container cream cheese (or cream cheese with sun-dried tomatoes) |
1/4 cup shredded italian cheese blend |
2 tablespoons dry roasted sunflower seeds |
celery leaves (optional) |
Directions:
1. Lightly coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add pine nuts and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until nuts are golden brown, stirring frequently. Set aside.
2. Remove tops and wide base from celery stalks.
3. In a small bowl stir together the creeam cheese and Italian cheese blend. Spread or spoon cheese mixture into celery.
4. Cut each filled stalk of celery into 2-inch pieces.
5. Sprinkle half the pieces with the pine nut mixture and half with the sunflower seeds.
6. If desired, top with celery leaves.
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