Celery Stuffed With Smoked Gouda And Sun-Dried Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/4 cups smoked gouda cheese, grated
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained, finely chopped (about 2 ounces)
24 stalks celery, 4-inch lengths, See note
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning (optional)
5 drops Tabasco sauce (optional)

Preparation

Note:
Use 24 small inner celery stalks with leaves(from about 3 bunches of celery).
Whisk mayonnaise, buttermilk and paprika in small bowl to blend.
Mix in cheese and tomatoes.
Season mixture with salt and pepper.
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
Fill cavity of celery stalks with cheese mixture.