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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    Taste the South! 12 Old-Fashioned Southern Snacks You Forgot You Loved

    Published: Feb 26, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Remember those lazy afternoons at Grandma’s house, where the smell of snacks filled the house? Southern snacks just hit different. Some of these treats have stood the test of time, while others have slowly faded from the spotlight. Let’s take a delicious stroll down memory lane and revisit some of the best old-fashioned Southern snacks you might’ve forgotten—but will definitely still love!

    Southern Cheese Straws With Sharp Cheddar Cheese

    A basket of cheese straws next to glassesof wine.
    Southern Cheese Straws With Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Cheesy, buttery, and with a spicy kick—these cheddar cheese straws are easy to make and perfect for snacks or parties.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Cheese Straws With Sharp Cheddar Cheese

    Spicy Candied Bacon With Just 3 Ingredients

    Bacon standing up in parchment paper in a cup.
    Spicy Candied Bacon With Just 3 Ingredients. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Elevate your bacon game with this quick & EASY candied bacon recipe. Sweet and spicy treat for your next breakfast. Guaranteed CRISPY!
    Get the Recipe: Spicy Candied Bacon With Just 3 Ingredients

    Simply Delicious Ranch Seasoned Oyster Crackers

    Bowls of seasoned ranch oyster crackers.
    Simply Delicious Ranch Seasoned Oyster Crackers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These ranch oyster crackers are so simple to make and keep well, which means you can have them on hand for whenever you need a snack.
    Get the Recipe: Simply Delicious Ranch Seasoned Oyster Crackers

    Southern Boiled Peanuts In A Dutch Oven

    A bowl of boiled peanuts.
    Southern Boiled Peanuts In A Dutch Oven. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Boiled Peanuts are a classic Southern snack made with raw peanuts, salt, and water. Simmered for hours, they’re tender and packed with flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Boiled Peanuts In A Dutch Oven

    Roasted Candied Pecans

    Roasted pecans in a skillet with the sugar and spices.
    Roasted Candied Pecans. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This recipe for candied pecans makes for slightly sweet roasted nuts that are just what you need for your next get together. A quick and easy snack you’ll love.
    Get the Recipe: Roasted Candied Pecans

    Spicy Roasted Nuts

    A bowl full of spicy roasted nuts.
    Spicy Roasted Nuts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Spicy roasted nuts made in a skillet are a quick and easy appetizer you can make in just a flash. A healthy snack that’s savory and spicy.
    Get the Recipe: Spicy Roasted Nuts

    Baked Homemade Pita Chips (In Just 20 Minutes)

    Baked Homemade Pita Chips (In Just 20 Minutes). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Say goodbye to store bought chips and bake homemade seasoned pita chips instead. Crispy, flavorful pita chips for scooping and snacking in 20 minutes!
    Get the Recipe: Baked Homemade Pita Chips (In Just 20 Minutes)

    Fire Cracker Recipe with Saltines

    A plate of seasoned crackers.
    Fire Cracker Recipe with Saltines. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Fire Cracker Recipe is a classic Southern tradition that transforms basic saltines into a savory, spicy snack. The spicy crackers are coated in a savory blend of ranch seasoning, garlic, dill, and a kick of red pepper flakes.
    Get the Recipe: Fire Cracker Recipe with Saltines

    Southern Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts Easy Recipe

    A wooden bowl filled with boiled peanuts, a beloved southern snack, sits on a white surface with scattered peanut shells and loose peanuts nearby. A kitchen appliance is blurred in the background.
    Southern Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts Easy Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Nothing says southern snacks more than a good batch of boiled peanuts! And this recipe makes the entire process much easier.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts Easy Recipe

    Best Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

    A stack of golden-brown fried green tomato slices, a classic choice for southern snacks, sits next to two whole green tomatoes on a light surface against a simple white background.
    Best Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Fried Green Tomatoes are unripened tomatoes coated with a Panko & cornmeal seasoned breading & fried until golden brown and crispy. So tasty!
    Get the Recipe: Best Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

    Hush Puppies Recipe, Southern-Style

    A white enamel tray filled with golden brown, quick dippable appetizers—hush puppies—sits on a wooden table, with glasses of iced tea and a red-checkered napkin in the background.
    Hush Puppies Recipe, Southern-Style. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

    This Hush Puppies, Southern-style recipe features a crunchy cornmeal coating, fluffy inside, with corn kernels & chopped green onion.
    Get the Recipe: Hush Puppies Recipe, Southern-Style

    Pan Fried Okra

    A white plate filled with crispy, golden fried pickles—a classic among southern snacks—arranged around a small bowl of creamy dipping sauce.
    Pan Fried Okra. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

    Granny’s pan-fried okra recipe is lightly coated with cornmeal and fried in a skillet. Thousands of readers agree this one is the best!
    Get the Recipe: Pan Fried Okra

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