STUFFED CELERY BITES (ITALIAN STYLE)

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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.

Provided by Debloves2cook

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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)

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Remove tops and wide base from celery stalks.
  • In a small bowl stir together the creeam cheese and Italian cheese blend. Spread or spoon cheese mixture into celery.
  • Cut each filled stalk of celery into 2-inch pieces.
  • Sprinkle half the pieces with the pine nut mixture and half with the sunflower seeds.
  • If desired, top with celery leaves.

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