These Are All The Foods You Have To Try At Buc-Ee's

The most iconic grab-n-go snack to come from the famous gas station chain are Buc-ee's Beaver Nuggets. While these look a little like caramel popcorn, they're actually puffed corn nuggets. They have a crunchy yet light texture and are coated in brown sugar caramel (via Texas Snax). This makes them a sweet, yet slightly salty snack with just the right amount of crunch.

While classic Buc-ee's Beaver Nuggets are caramel-flavored, there are also other flavors to choose from, including chocolate-coated nuggets, sea salt caramel, and more. These puffed snacks are so ingrained in the culture of cult followers of Buc-ee's that they've even made their way into the recipes of a Texas baker by the name of Angelique Hinkle, who uses them in place of graham crackers to make the crust for key lime pie bars (via Southern Living).

These tasty snacks are popular for more than just their flavor; they're also convenient for eating in the car. After all, isn't that exactly what you're looking for in a rest stop snack?

If you're looking for a healthier alternative to Buc-ee's Nuggets and Nug-ees, this next option might be for you. Along with its endless rows of other bagged snacks, candies, and other treats, Buc-ee's also offers a wide variety of dried fruits and vegetables. You can choose from favorites like pineapple and mango, or unique Southern snacks like dried okra or green beans (via Eater).

While some of these bagged fruits and veggies are a healthier alternative to corn nuggets coated in caramel or powdered cheese flavoring, they should still probably be eaten in moderation. Dried fruit is calorie-dense, which is great if you're going on a long hike, but not necessarily if you're sitting in the car for hours. It can still be a healthy choice, but moderation is key.

The snacks do make a great choice for vegans, vegetarians, and other plant-based eaters who struggle to find snacks at regular gas stations and truck stops. 

While those gummy candies might give you a quick sugar rush, if you're looking for a little more lasting energy, or prefer a bit more variety to your road trip snacks, make sure to visit the trail mix aisle while at your favorite Buc-ee's. Much like the gummy candies, these bags of premixed trail mix also feature the Buc-ee's logo. And many feature a mix of other snacks that you'll find on this list, like nuts and chocolates.

Like everything Buc-ee's does, it's gone above and beyond with flavors, so you'll probably find a combo that suits your taste buds. Their Classic Trail Mix features nuts, chocolate candies, and dried cranberries and raisins. For a spicier mix, opt for the Southwest Trail Mix, which features spicy peanuts, jalapeno cheddar sesame sticks, corn nuggets, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds. For those with a sweet tooth, the Peanut Butter Blast Trail Mix features peanuts, honey roasted peanuts, peanut butter chips, peanut butter candies, mini peanut butter cups, and peanut butter coated pretzel balls.

Much like with the bags of dried fruit and veggies, trail mix isn't always healthy. Many feature unhealthy ingredients that can raise the sugar content and calorie count of the bag.

If endless varieties of beef jerky aren't your thing, or you need something sweet to go along with it, step up to this counter next. Every Buc-ee's location has a 24/7 fudge counter where you can mix and match blocks of decadent, homemade fudge.

Some of the flavors you'll find at the counter come and go with the changing seasons. For instance, you'll no doubt find pumpkin there in the fall. And there are always at least a couple of festive flavors around the holidays. But on any given day, you'll find a dizzying number of varieties of fudge to choose from. Classics like chocolate, chocolate peanut butter, and vanilla are standards. But quirky flavors like watermelon also make their way into the rotation.

You can buy a big block of your favorite flavor or create your own mix-and-match box of smaller blocks perfect for enjoying on the road.

Humans have been sticking food on a stick since at least 1377 (via My Recipes). Corn dogs stuck on skewers made their way into the picture in the late 1920s. But while you won't find corn dogs at Buc-ee's, you will find a different kind of food on a stick.

Buc-ee's Sausage on a Stick is an oversized sausage stuck on a skewer, sprinkled with seasoning, and wrapped tightly in a tortilla: It's not quite a hot dog and not quite a corndog.

Breakfast tacos, BBQ sandwiches, kolaches, and even cold sandwiches can be a filling, tasty, yet messy road trip foods. However, the Sausage on a Stick is an easy to eat and largely mess-free snack that is also tasty and satisfyingly meaty. 

It's a simple yet filling item that you'll definitely want to grab on your next Buc-ee's visit. Since it's priced at just $2.99, it's on the cheaper end of foods you can grab at our favorite mega-gas station (via I came here for the food...).

If you're not in the mood for a breakfast taco, you'll have plenty of other hot foods to choose from — and you should definitely try some on your next visit. Buc-ee's has surprisingly delicious hot sandwiches for a gas station.

The BBQ options — including the chopped brisket — are very appropriate for Texas. But you'll also find a pastrami Reuben on the menu that has a bit of a cult following. This sandwich comes on a pretzel bun topped with hot pastrami, crispy onion strings, and plenty of sauerkraut. The Signature Club sandwich features ham, bacon, and turkey topped with melted cheddar cheese, mayo, lettuce, and tomato, piled on a grilled white bun (via AL.com)

Many of the hot sandwiches and the BBQ options are made-to-order. This not only means that you can customize your options, but also that you're guaranteed a hot, fresh meal — you can skip the fast-food run and get gas, food, and snacks in one stop.

Buc-ee's Nuggets and Nug-ees are a must-try. But with many of the same toppings as your favorite popcorn varieties, it probably comes as no surprise that you'll also find popped corn with the same flavors here.

You can fill up on fresh, tasty popcorn in the same Beaver-labeled bags as the Nuggets and Nug-ees come in. Caramel popcorn is the standard, but just like with the chain's most popular snack, you'll also find powdered cheese coated varieties, including regular cheddar and white cheddar. Can't make up your mind about what flavor you want? Try the Triple Play Popcorn (via Texas Snax). This bag features a mix of caramel corn, cheddar corn, and white cheddar corn. It's the perfect mix of sweet and savory, and great for enjoying on the go, albeit with some sticky fingers.

Another salty-sweet must-have are Buc-ee's bagged pretzels. Dipped varieties include chocolate, yogurt, and peanut, and blends like peanut-butter chocolate.

If you don't know what you're looking for, it's easy to miss this next popular snack food. This unique treat is one that you definitely won't find at most gas stations or truck stops. Sizzlin' Saltines start with saltine crackers and add a variety of sweet, salty, and spicy toppings. They're similar to homemade firecrackers.

Classic Sizzlin' Saltines are topped with a zesty seasoning and then baked. Ranch-lovers should try the Ranchin' Saltines, which are topped with a generous helping of ranch seasoning before being baked. A spicy variety is also available. These crackers are a fun addition to a meat and cheese plate — made up of a mix of beef jerky, summer sausage, and smoked cheeses from Buc-ee's, of course. They're also great on their own. But with all that seasoning, and the delicate saltine crackers as a base, these are a messy snack to enjoy in the car.