Cheddar Bacon Ranch Stuffed Celery

My cheddar bacon ranch stuffed celery is a perfect combination of crunchy celery, flavorful cream cheese, cheddar, and bacon. This is a fast and easy bite perfect for parties, holidays, and more.

I grew up eating cream cheese stuffed celery for a tasty after school snack. It's one of those foods that brings back memories. I decided to take this classic snack up a notch to make this loaded cheddar bacon ranch stuffed celery.

The first time I made this for a bunko party, my neighbors couldn't get enough. This celery disappeared before we even started playing the game.

Salty bacon, fiesta flavored cream cheese, combined with cheddar cheese and crunchy celery makes a bite hard to resist. In fact, if you are making this for a party, I recommend doubling the recipe.

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Stuffed Celery Ingredients

Make this cheddar bacon ranch stuffed celery with simple ingredients.

Fiesta ranch seasoning, celery, green onions, shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, cream cheese, and fiesta ranch seasoning.

Cream cheese: Softened cream cheese is the base of the filling.
Fiesta ranch seasoning: I like using Fiesta Ranch Seasoning for extra flavor but you can substitute with ranch seasoning.
Bacon: Cooked, crumbled bacon adds delicious smokey flavor.
Shredded cheddar cheese: Shredded mild cheddar cheese adds great texture and flavor. You can substitute with your favorite shredded cheese.
Green onions: Adds color and mild onion flavor.
Celery: Make sure to clean and dry the celery stalks. Cut into about 4 inch pieces.

How To Make Cheddar Bacon Ranch Stuffed Celery

Step one: Place the softened cream cheese and Fiesta Ranch seasoning in a large bowl. Cream together with a mixer.

Step two: Stir in the crumbled bacon, diced green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Bowl of seasoned cream cheese, shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions.

Step three: Mix together until fully combined.

Bowl of cheddar, bacon, cream cheese mixture.

Step four: Spread the cream cheese mixture in prepared stalks of celery.

Step five: Serve or store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

Recipe tips

This cream cheese stuffed celery is really simple to make but I have a few tips to make sure it turns out great.

Soften the cream cheese. Make sure to soften the cream cheese to room temperature before mixing. This will help make it nice and creamy and easy to spread.
Use fresh, crisp celery. This is important because you want it to be able to hold up to the filling.
Clean and dry the celery. Be sure to clean, cut, and dry the celery well.
Cook bacon until crispy. This gives you the best texture for the filling.
Adjust the seasoning. You can adjust the amount of seasoning to your taste. I use about half of a packet of seasoning. You can use more, less, or leave it out completely.
Filling the celery. Use a butter knife, offset spatula, or even a piping bag to fill the celery.

Variations and Substitutions

Make this bacon ranch stuffed celery your own with a few customizations.

Bacon: You can substitute the bacon with turkey bacon or even cooked, crumbled sausage.

Herbs: Add in some fresh herbs like chives, cilantro, or even parsley.

Spicy: Give it a little extra kick by mixing in a can of drained green chilis or a can of pickled jalapeños.

Storage Instructions

Store: Keep any leftover stuffed celery in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Make ahead: This is a great recipe to make ahead of time. You can make it the night before to serve the next day.

Freeze: I don't recommend freezing this celery recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Bacon Bits or Bacos?

Yes, you can but I find that freshly cooked bacon gives you the best flavor.

Do I need to peel the celery?

No, just make sure to clean and dry it well.

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