From plenty of mayonnaise-laden bites to an interesting leftover cornbread concoction.

Typically, the juicy summer delicacy is eaten over the kitchen sink as a quick snack or meal.

Don’t knock it until you try it.

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For anyone hesitating, it’s a surprising dessert-like delight.

The toasty, cheesy bites are like the warm, more buttery counterpart to classic Southern cheese straws.

The canned pears make it easy to whip up.

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Therefore, some might know these ham-and-cheese sliders as “party sandwiches.”

With just three ingredientsmayonnaise, pineapple, and sandwich breadit’s simple but surprisingly tasty.

It’s one of those appetizers that you keep reaching back for.

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It’s easy to make ahead, pack up, and take with you.

Try out all the combinations, and find your own favorite!

Pull over, you won’t regret it.

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The refried bean-based dip is made creamy with sour cream and cream cheese and topped with melty cheese.

It’s long been a favorite snack spread addition of Texans and beyond.

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Southern Living Pineapple Sandwich after adding pineapple

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