Fire Ants on a Log

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 24

Ingredients

  • 6 oz (from 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened, cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons refrigerated sun-dried tomato pesto
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 16 stalks celery, cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper

Steps

  • 1
    In food processor, place cream cheese, pesto, lemon juice, salt, black pepper and red pepper. Cover; process until smooth.
  • 2
    Spoon mixture into quart-size resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag. Cut off small corner of bag; twist bag above cheese mixture. Squeeze bag to pipe cheese mixture into celery pieces. Arrange bell pepper pieces on filling to look like ants. Serve or refrigerate.

  • This is an adult version of a classic childhood snack. To make this kid-friendly, omit the pesto and cayenne pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
35
Total Fat
3g
0%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
0%
Sodium
95mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
0%
Dietary Fiber
1g
0%
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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