Buffalo Cottage Cheese Celery Sticks

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

I love taking crunchy celery sticks and packing them with a creamy, tangy buffalo-style cottage cheese filling. The bold hot-sauce flavor pairs perfectly with cool, juicy celery for a quick, satisfying snack that’s high in protein, low in carbs, and ready in minutes. It works for game-day platters, after-work snacks, or whenever I’m craving buffalo wings without the fuss.

ingredients

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• Celery stalks, trimmed and cut into three-inch sticks

• Cottage cheese (I use small-curd 2 % or 4 %)

• Buffalo hot sauce (any favorite brand)

• Finely chopped green onions

• Crumbled blue cheese (optional for extra tang)

• Garlic powder

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

directions

1. I whisk cottage cheese with buffalo hot sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until the mixture turns a light orange and tastes spicy-creamy.

2. I fold in the chopped green onions and, if I’m feeling indulgent, a tablespoon or two of blue-cheese crumbles.

3. I spoon or pipe the buffalo cottage cheese mixture into the celery channels, packing it snugly so every bite is loaded.

4. I arrange the filled sticks on a platter, sprinkle a few extra green-onion slices on top, and serve immediately.

Servings and timing

This recipe fills about 12 celery sticks—enough for 4 snack-sized portions. I prep it in 10 minutes flat, with zero cooking time, so it’s on the table whenever I need it.

Variations

• I add shredded rotisserie chicken to the filling for a heartier take.

• For smoky depth, I stir in a pinch of smoked paprika.

• When I want extra heat, I drizzle more buffalo sauce over the finished sticks and top with minced jalapeño.

• If blue cheese isn’t my thing, I swap in shredded cheddar or feta.

storage/reheating

I fill the celery just before serving for maximum crunch, but I keep leftover filling and celery sticks separate in airtight containers up to 3 days. No reheating is necessary—just stir the filling, spoon it in, and enjoy.

FAQs

How spicy are these celery sticks?

I control the heat with the amount of buffalo sauce—more for bolder spice, less for a milder bite.

Can I use Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese?

Yes. It changes the texture to a smoother dip but keeps the tangy flavor and protein boost.

Will low-fat cottage cheese work?

Absolutely. I often use low-fat; it’s slightly thinner, so I stir in an extra teaspoon of hot sauce to keep the texture thick.

Can I make the filling ahead?

I mix the filling up to a day in advance. I store it covered in the fridge, then give it a quick stir before stuffing the celery.

What other veggies pair with this filling?

I stuff mini bell-pepper halves, cucumber boats, or spread it on carrot coins for variety at a snack tray.

Conclusion

These Buffalo Cottage Cheese Celery Sticks satisfy my buffalo-wing cravings with fresh crunch, creamy tang, and plenty of protein—all in a tidy, one-bite package. They’re lightning-fast, endlessly adaptable, and always a hit wherever I set them out.