3. Apple Crumb Pie
Just look at those mini pies full of crumbly goodness! They look and taste homemade. Buc-ee's also makes buttermilk and pecan pies, but the apple ones are clearly the best. I mean, can you see how much crumb topping is on those babies? And beneath that, there are plenty of gooey, cinnamon-y, not-too-sweet apples. The best part is that they come in personal sizes that are just as good as the big ones. OK, they aren't called "personal pies," but I'm pretty sure those mini ones aren't for sharing. Good luck getting me to fork over half my perfect little country pie. Ha!
2. Loco Cheese Dip
Unless you're a regular at Buc-ee's you probably walk past all the stuff in jars in favor of fresher offerings that you can eat in the car and don't have to worry about refrigerating later. This, my friends, is a mistake. Buc-ee's put all sorts of stuff in jars, from cherry cobbler to pickled quail eggs (both of which are also pretty darn good). The best jarred food is Buc-ee's Loco Cheese Dip though. It's pretty much just queso, but it's also so much more. It's smooth, creamy cheese (or, rather, cheese product, but let's just ignore that fact) dotted with slightly spicy red and green peppers with a mildly smoky flavor. It won't solidify in your fridge or sear off your taste buds with too much spice. In conclusion, no chips are needed. Just grab a spoon.
1. Jalapeño Cheese Bread
The fact that this didn't make it onto the first list is just a gross oversight on my part, because I buy this heavenly bread nearly every time I go to Buc-ee's and end up eating the entire loaf (the mini ones, I swear) before I arrive at my destination. It's not wimpy jalapeño cheese bread; this stuff packs a punch! And unlike some cheese bread that only kind of tastes like cheese, this bread has visible ribbons of orange cheddar swirled throughout it. There are also slices of jalapeño and shredded cheese dotting the top of the loaves, which get crispy when they're baked. The bread is doughy rather than crusty, which satisfies major baked good cravings, and it has just a hint of sweetness to counter the spicy jalapeños and salty cheese. In all, it's a perfect loaf of bread. Trust me on this. Just buy five loaves and stick them in the freezer until you have guests over, then reheat them in the oven and tell your guests they're homemade. You can thank me later.
