1950's Stuffed Celery

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One bite of this 1950’s stuffed celery and you’ll be instantly transported back to grandmas kitchen. Back when things were simpler, like this recipe.

These 1950’s stuffed celery sticks are a forgotten classic appetizer that would had been brought out at a dinner party or at a BBQ with neighbors.

With few ingredients, you can recreate this simple old fashioned appetizer in minutes. Its delicious and is a big enough recipe to share!

1950s stuffed celery on a bed of lettuce

Stuffed celery started becoming popular in the 1920s and 1930s. It usually went along with a relish tray. A relish tray is a platter with fresh vegetables, pickles, olives, cheese, deviled eggs and spreads that is served before dinner.

This recipe comes straight from the 1950s. It combines cottage cheese, cream cheese, salt and pepper and is then flavored with seasoning salt and sprinkled with paprika for a pop of colour.

Serving Suggestions

Add to a vintage relish tray
Holiday snack boards
Serve at tea parties
Potlucks or game days
Enjoy them as a quick protein rich snack

What to serve with stuffed celery sticks for a nostalgic spread

Serve this Deviled Eggs recipe which is another 1950s favorite that pairs beautifully with the celery sticks
Cheese ball and crackers
Fruit punch or homemade lemonade will really keep the vintage vibe going
Cold cuts or pinwheel sandwiches

stuffed celery with cream cheese filling and cottage cheese, topped with paprika

Ingredients for 1950’s stuffed celery

Celery – Washed, dried and cut into 3-inch pieces for easy serving.
Cottage cheese – Adds a delightful creamy texture, do not use dry curds.
Cream cheese – Allow it to soften for easier blending.
Salt and pepper – Season to taste.
Seasoned salt – Adds extra flavor, the seasoning became popular in the mid 1950s.
Paprika – Adds vintage charm and a pop of color.

See recipe card for quantities.

How to Make 1950s Stuffed Celery

a small bowl with cream cheese blended with cottage cheese and salt and pepper

Step 1: Wash and trim the celery, cutting stalks into 3-inch sections. In a small bowl, add in the cottage cheese and cream cheese then mix until it’s smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.

celery stuffed with cream cheese and cottage cheese

Step 2: Spoon the filling onto the celery.

1950s stuffed celery with cream cheese, cottage cheese and garnished with seasoning salt and paprika

Step 3: Sprinkle each piece with seasoning salt and then garnish with paprika.

celery with cream cheese and cottage cheese on a bed of lettuce

Step 4: Place the celery in the fridge to chill before serving.

Storage

Store stuffed celery in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Top Tips

Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing.
If you want it smoother you can mix the filling with a fork.
Add some garlic powder for some extra flavor.

FAQ

Can I add anything else to the filling?

You sure can, you can get creative with a dash of Worcestershire sauce, grated onion, grated cheese, chopped olives, or fresh herbs. The joys of such a simple recipe leaves it up to you to get more creative with it!

1950’s Stuffed Celery

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Serving Size 17 3 inch pieces

Ingredients

2/3 cup creamy cottage cheese
3 oz. cream cheese softened
salt and pepper to taste
Paprika to garnish
Seasoning salt for topping
17 3-inch pieces of celery washed, trimmed and dried

Instructions

Wash and trim the celery then cut into 3-inch pieces.
In a small bowl, mix the cottage cheese and cream cheese until smooth. You can use a fork to mash the curds up to make it smoother.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Carefully spoon the filling onto the celery.
Sprinkle each piece with seasoning salt and then garnish with paprika.
Place in the fridge to chill before serving.