Description
This Tennessee Road Trip Snack mix is a delightful combination of candied pecans, sharp cheddar cheese cubes, beef or turkey jerky, dried apple slices, mini cornbread crisps, and optional bourbon-glazed almonds or dark chocolate chunks. It’s the perfect blend of sweet, salty, smoky, and savory flavors, making it an ideal on-the-go snack for your travels through Tennessee or any road trip adventure.
Ingredients
Candied Pecans:
1 cup
Sharp Cheddar Cheese Cubes:
1 cup
Beef Jerky Bites or Turkey Jerky:
1 cup
Dried Apple Slices:
1 cup
Mini Cornbread Crisps or Crackers:
1/2 cup
Bourbon-Glazed Almonds (optional):
1/4 cup
Dark Chocolate Chunks (optional):
1/4 cup
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl or travel-safe container, mix candied pecans, cheddar cheese cubes, jerky bites, dried apple slices, cornbread crisps, and any optional add-ins. Toss gently to combine.
- Divide for Portability: Separate the mixture into individual zip-top bags or small containers for convenient snacking on the go.
Notes
- For extended travel, store the cheese in a separate cooler to maintain freshness.
- This snack blend captures the essence of classic Southern flavors, offering a medley of sweet, salty, smoky, and savory notes—a perfect companion for road trips through Tennessee or beyond. Feel free to personalize it with local favorites!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American – Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
