Serves: 12
Total Calories: 222
Yield: 3 cups

celery stalks
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced capers
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1 teaspoon minced onion
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon paprika

Combine cream cheese, sour cream and butter and stir until smooth. Add capers, anchovy paste, onion, mustard, and paprika. Fill celery stalks with cheese mixture. This cheese mixture can be kept in a covered container in the refrigerator for at least 1 week.

Author’s note: Take the time to peel the celery stalks for an entirely different flavor. For a special treat add 2 tablespoons of softened bleu cheese to mixture.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 12
Total Calories: 222
Calories from Fat: 202

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