Pimento Cheese Stuffed Celery
This delightful combination of crisp celery and creamy, tangy pimento cheese represents the perfect marriage of texture and flavor that has stood the test of time. A refreshing appetizer that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum impact.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 130kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Cheese Grater
- Spatula or Spoon
Ingredients
For the Pimento Cheese
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
- 4 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise Duke's recommended
- 4 oz diced pimentos drained well
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving
- 1 bunch celery washed and cut into 3-4 inch pieces
- paprika for garnish (optional)
- fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Trim the ends of the celery stalks and remove any leaves. Wash thoroughly under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into 3-4 inch pieces. For extra crispness, place cut celery in ice water for 30 minutes, then dry before filling.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Beat with a spatula or hand mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- Mix in the garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
- Fold in the freshly grated cheddar cheese and well-drained pimentos. Mix gently but thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, remembering that cheddar already contains salt.
- For best flavor development, refrigerate the pimento cheese mixture for at least one hour before filling the celery.
- Using a butter knife or small spoon, generously fill each celery piece with the pimento cheese mixture. For a more elegant presentation, use a pastry bag fitted with a star tip to pipe the filling.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika or chopped fresh herbs if desired, and arrange on a serving platter.
Notes
- The pimento cheese filling can be made up to 3 days in advance.
- For best results, fill celery no more than 2 hours before serving to maintain crispness.
- Freshly grated cheese works much better than pre-shredded, which can make the mixture grainy.
- You can use this same pimento cheese for sandwiches or as a dip for crackers and vegetables.
- For best results, fill celery no more than 2 hours before serving to maintain crispness.
- Freshly grated cheese works much better than pre-shredded, which can make the mixture grainy.
- You can use this same pimento cheese for sandwiches or as a dip for crackers and vegetables.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 15mg
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