CELERY STUFFED WITH SMOKED GOUDA AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

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Celery Stuffed With Smoked Gouda and Sun-Dried Tomatoes image

An easy appetizer from Bon Appetit, November 2000. We usually add some Cajun seasoning, chili powder, or Tabasco for a little more of a kick. We also discovered that we like this even better as a spread on crackers.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/4 cups smoked gouda cheese, grated
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained, finely chopped (about 2 ounces)
24 stalks celery, 4-inch lengths, See note
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning (optional)
5 drops Tabasco sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Note:.
  • Use 24 small inner celery stalks with leaves(from about 3 bunches of celery).
  • Whisk mayonnaise, buttermilk and paprika in small bowl to blend.
  • Mix in cheese and tomatoes.
  • Season mixture with salt and pepper.
  • (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
  • Fill cavity of celery stalks with cheese mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.1, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 24.2, Sodium 365.3, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.9, Protein 5.9

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