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Thursday, February 4, 2010

Light Pimiento Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery

This recipe makes plenty to go around,
so stuff some in celery stalks and serve the rest with crackers,
apple wedges, or as a sandwich spread.
Make pimiento cheese up to a week before game day
and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups light mayonnaise
1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimiento, drained
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon finely grated onion
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 (8-ounce) blocks 2% reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, finely shredded
6 celery ribs, cut into 4-inch pieces
Garnish: paprika

Directions:
Stir together light mayonnaise
and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl.
Stir in cheese.
Spread 1 tablespoon cheese mixture
into each celery rib. Garnish, if desired.

Note: Store remaining pimiento cheese mixture
in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 week.

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