Wondering what to make with the celery sitting in your refrigerator? These flavorful celery recipes turn crisp stalks into easy snacks, cozy soups, hearty dinners, holiday sides, and slow cooker favorites.
Celery Recipes
Celery is often treated as a simple snack with ranch or peanut butter, but it can do much more in the kitchen. Its fresh crunch, mild herbal flavor, and ability to blend into savory dishes make it a useful ingredient for soups, salads, casseroles, stuffing, dips, and main courses.
March may be National Celery Month, but these celery recipes are worth making all year long. Celery is also an important part of the classic “holy trinity” of onions, bell peppers, and celery, a base used in many Cajun, Creole, and comfort food recipes.
Whether you have a few celery sticks to use up or a full bunch waiting in the crisper drawer, these recipe ideas will help you turn them into something delicious.
Ants on a Log
Ants on a Log is a classic celery snack that is easy, nostalgic, and fun for kids and adults. Crisp celery is filled with peanut butter and topped with raisins for a quick bite that is sweet, salty, and crunchy. It is also simple to customize with different spreads and toppings.
Slow Cooker Crockpot Gumbo
This slow cooker gumbo brings together sausage, chicken, shrimp, vegetables, and bold Cajun-inspired flavor. Celery helps create the savory base, while the Crock Pot keeps the cooking process simple after a short prep time.
Apple Stuffing
Apple stuffing is a sweet and savory side dish that works beautifully for holiday meals. Celery adds texture and balance, while apples bring a gentle sweetness that pairs well with rich meats and traditional festive dishes.
Crockpot Dressing
This Crockpot dressing makes holiday cooking easier by freeing up oven space. Bread, celery, seasonings, and other classic ingredients slowly cook together into a comforting side dish that can be adjusted to match what you have on hand.
Weight Watchers Vegetable Soup
This vegetable soup is light, warming, and packed with simple ingredients. Celery, carrots, onions, tomatoes, and garlic create a fragrant broth that works as a snack, starter, or part of a balanced meal.
Crockpot Sweet Potato Stew
Sweet potato stew is hearty, colorful, and satisfying. Celery adds a savory note that balances the natural sweetness of the potatoes. For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to break down the vegetables before serving.
Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken noodle soup is a comforting classic, and the slow cooker makes it especially easy. Celery, carrots, chicken, noodles, broth, and herbs simmer together into a cozy bowl that is perfect for chilly days or simple family dinners.
Sauerkraut Salad
Sauerkraut salad is a make-ahead dish that becomes more flavorful as it rests. Celery brings fresh crunch to the tangy mixture, making it a great option for barbecues, potlucks, Oktoberfest meals, and warm-weather gatherings.
Jambalaya Recipe Straight From New Orleans
Jambalaya is a bold, satisfying dish built on layers of seasoning, rice, meat, and vegetables. Celery plays an important role in the flavor base, helping give this New Orleans-inspired recipe its comforting depth.
Kidney Bean Salad
Kidney bean salad is colorful, filling, and ideal for sharing. Celery adds a crisp contrast to the tender beans and other ingredients, making this salad a reliable choice for potlucks, holidays, and summer meals.
Pork Bone Broth
Pork bone broth is a rich, useful kitchen staple made with pork bones and vegetables. Celery helps flavor the broth as it simmers, creating a savory base for soups, stews, sauces, and other homemade recipes.
Sausage and Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash
Acorn squash halves make a natural bowl for a hearty sausage and rice filling. Celery adds texture and savory flavor, while the presentation makes this dish a lovely option for fall dinners or a holiday table.
Crockpot Split Pea Soup
Split pea soup is a cold-weather favorite with a thick, comforting texture. Celery, carrots, and seasonings help round out the flavor as the slow cooker does the work.
Cheesy Crock Pot Sriracha Chicken Dip Recipe
This cheesy chicken dip combines creamy ranch flavor with a kick of sriracha. Serve it with celery sticks, tortilla chips, or crackers for an easy game-day appetizer or party snack.
Crockpot Cabbage Rolls
These slow cooker cabbage rolls are filled with kielbasa, bacon, rice, spices, and savory ingredients. Celery helps build the flavor in this old-fashioned comfort food recipe.
Crock Pot Bacon Corn Chowder
Bacon corn chowder is creamy, savory, and simple to prepare in the slow cooker. Celery adds a classic soup flavor, while bacon and corn create a satisfying combination.
Crockpot Turkey
Crockpot turkey is a helpful recipe for making holiday cooking less stressful. A bed of celery, onions, and carrots supports the turkey while adding flavor as it cooks.
Crockpot Vegetable Soup
This Crockpot vegetable soup is a practical way to use pantry staples and extra vegetables. Celery blends with beans, vegetables, and broth for a wholesome, easy slow cooker meal.
Slow Cooker Crock Pot Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
Turkey and wild rice soup is creamy, cozy, and a smart way to use leftover turkey. Celery adds familiar soup flavor, while wild rice makes the bowl hearty enough for dinner.
Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
This copycat chicken gnocchi soup uses tender gnocchi, chicken, vegetables, and a creamy broth. Celery gives the soup a fresh savory note that balances the richness.
Port Braised Beef Short Ribs
Port braised beef short ribs are rich, tender, and full of slow-cooked flavor. Celery is part of the aromatic base that helps create a deep, savory braising liquid.
Crockpot Ham and Potato Soup
Crockpot ham and potato soup is a hearty way to use leftover ham. Celery adds flavor to the broth as the potatoes and ham slowly cook into a comforting weekday meal.
Crockpot Chicken & Dumplings
Chicken and dumplings are warm, filling, and perfect for comfort food cravings. The slow cooker simmers chicken, celery, vegetables, herbs, and dumplings together until everything is tender and flavorful.
Wendy’s Chili
This Wendy’s chili copycat recipe is ideal when you want a drive-thru favorite at home. Celery adds subtle texture and flavor alongside beans, tomatoes, meat, and seasonings.
Crock Pot Cheeseburger Soup
Crock Pot cheeseburger soup is rich, cheesy, and family-friendly. Celery helps give the soup a balanced savory base so every spoonful tastes like comfort food.
Crockpot Vegetarian Soup
This vegetarian slow cooker soup is packed with root vegetables, chickpeas, seasonings, and celery. It is nearly dump-and-go after the vegetables are chopped, making it a convenient meatless meal.
Crockpot Turkey Chili
Turkey chili is lighter than many beef chili recipes but still full of flavor. Celery works with the other vegetables, beans, and seasonings to create a satisfying bowl that can also use leftover holiday turkey.
Bacon Pot Pie
Bacon pot pie is savory, creamy, and finished with a cheddar crust. Celery adds traditional pot pie flavor and texture to the filling, making each bite comforting and rich.
Crockpot Beer Cheese Soup
Crockpot beer cheese soup is creamy, bold, and perfect for cooler weather. Celery adds a savory vegetable note that helps balance the cheese and beer flavors.
Crockpot Cashew Chicken
Crockpot cashew chicken is an easy slow cooker take on a takeout-style favorite. Celery can add crunch and freshness to the dish, especially when served with rice.
Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli
Pasta e Fagioli means pasta and beans, and this copycat soup is filled with beans, sausage, vegetables, herbs, spices, and small pasta. Celery helps create the savory background flavor that makes this soup so cozy.
Recipe Tips
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