Cheddar Bacon Ranch Stuffed Celery Sticks

A quick and easy snack recipe these Cheddar Bacon Ranch Stuffed Celery Sticks are fun, easy, tasty, and kid and adult friendly!

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Who doesn’t love a good snack? I know that I do, and I’m one of the probable minority that loves celery; I know that a lot of people don’t like it. I love all kinds of celery sticks.

Once you try this Cheddar Bacon Ranch version, that might just change your mind! They are super flavorful and so so easy to whip up.

Add everything to one bowl, mix, stuff, and enjoy! It is great all year round but we really like it as an easy recipe during the warm weather months.

They are perfect to set out for parties, have a snack for movie nights, game nights, and more. Honestly, there really is no actual reason that you need to not make these Stuffed Celery sticks.

The bacon, ranch, and cheese really work together to set off the flavor and the crispness of the bacon and celery give a nice contrast to the creaminess of the filling.

I honestly never thought I’d love a snack this much, haha! It just goes to show that the right recipe can do wonders.

Trust me once you try these Celery Sticks you will be converted into a celery lover, but I might just be biased, but I highly encourage you to try these at least once.

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Jump to:

• WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
• INGREDIENTS NEEDED (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR THE FULL RECIPE CARD):
• HOW TO MAKE CELERY STICKS:
• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
• WHAT KIND OF BACON IS BEST TO USE?
• CAN I USE ANOTHER CHEESE FOR THIS?
• CAN THESE BE MADE AHEAD OF TIME?
• ANY ADDITIONS?
• ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?
• HOW TO STORE:
• DANA’S TIPS AND TRICKS:
• Cheddar Bacon Ranch Stuffed Celery Sticks

1. These come together in 15 minutes.
2. You can easily double this recipe to make more to have on hand for a larger crowd.
3. Super flavorful and kid friendly.

• Bacon
• Celery
• Cream cheese
• Sharp cheddar cheese
• Dried ranch seasoning
• Scallions

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1. Cook the bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally until crispy, about 15 minutes. Drain off the grease and place it on a paper-towel-lined plate to soak up any excess grease, set aside.
2. Wash and dry the celery. Cut it into fourths, set aside.
3. Place the cream cheese, bacon, cheddar, ranch seasoning, and scallions in a medium bowl. Stir it together until combined, or you can use an electric hand mixer.
4. Using a butter knife, spread the filling into each of the celery pieces. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.

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WHAT KIND OF BACON IS BEST TO USE?

You can use any kind of bacon that you like, thick cut or regular.

I suggest cooking it really crispy so it does not get soggy when it is mixed with the filling.

CAN I USE ANOTHER CHEESE FOR THIS?

While we really prefer cheddar for this recipe you can switch up the cheese to your liking.

Some other cheeses that would work with this include: white cheddar, mozzarella, pepper jack, Monterey jack, or Colby jack.

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CAN THESE BE MADE AHEAD OF TIME?

This is the perfect recipe to make ahead of time and serve later.

I suggest you make the filling and stuff or just make the filling and stuff before serving, which can be done about 24 hours before!

ANY ADDITIONS?

Take your pick! I love having plenty of options to make a great snack even better!

• Chopped red onion for a little extra crunch and flavor.
• A sprinkle of sesame seeds on top for added texture.
• Diced jalapeños for a spicy kick.
• Chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill for a fresh burst of flavor.
• Add sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds for a crunchy topping.
• Use candy eyes to make them a fun and playful snack for kids, especially for holidays like Halloween.
• Top with pretzel sticks or pretzel antlers to give it a fun twist for themed parties.
• Add white chocolate chips for a sweet and salty combo (for adventurous eaters!).
• Serve with your favorite dips like ranch or blue cheese dressing for extra flavor.
• Use rudolph’s nose (a small cherry tomato) for a festive party appetizer for Christmas.

ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?

If you have any other great ideas, let me know in the comments!

• Swap cream cheese for soft goat cheese or neufchâtel for a lighter option.
• Use turkey bacon instead of regular bacon for a healthier option.
• Substitute Greek yogurt mixed with ranch seasoning for a lighter filling instead of cream cheese.
• Replace sharp cheddar cheese with pepper jack cheese for a spicy flavor twist.
• Swap out celery stalks for cucumber slices or mini bell peppers for a different crunch.

These can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator where they will keep for up to 5 days, I do not recommend freezing these.

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Love quick and easy snacks that are super tasty and flavorful?

Then you absolutely have to try these Celery Sticks.

If you’ve tried these CELERY STICKS let me know in the comments how it turned out! You can follow me over on PINTEREST, INSTAGRAM OR FACEBOOK to find some more of our mouthwatering recipes!