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Looking for delicious and portable snack ideas for your nextlakeadventure?

Discover a variety of easy-to-make recipes and snack ideas perfect for enjoying at the lake.

You may even want to consider a double batch, depending on the size of your crowd.

Southern Living Mango Black Bean Salsa in a bowl to serve with tortilla chips on the side

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Both kids and adults will gobble them up.

Homemade Creamy Basil Mayo, in-season tomatoes, and crispy bacon make them anything but ordinary.

Think of these blondies as a cross between brownies and chocolate chip cookies.

Southern Living Boat Dip ready to serve with tortilla chips

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Sausage Balls

Sausage balls are a great snack because they’re crave-able from morning to night.

Plus, they require just 3 ingredients to make.

Plus, this portable snack can be enjoyed on the boat, too.

Southern Living Charcuterie-Board Snack Mix in a bowl to serve

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Muffin Pan Tomato Tarts

Think of this snack as a handheld version of tomato pie.

Frozen puff pastry sheets serve as the base and help the tarts come together easily.

While the sausage itself is packed with plenty of flavor, the dipping sauce adds even more.

Southern Living Ranch Cheese Crackers in a bowl to serve

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Simply mix, chill, and serve.

pimineto cheese into Peppadew peppers for a poppable and lake-friendly way to enjoy the classic snack.

Southern Living Turkey BLT Pinwheels in a lunchbox to serve

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Brown Butter Blondies

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texas caviar in a bowl

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Sausage Balls - Southern Living

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Classic Deviled Eggs

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watermelon, cucumber, and feta recipe

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Nuts And Bolts

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Ham-And-Cheese Sliders

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Muffin Pan Tomato Tarts

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Southern Living Hasselback Sausage Bites on a platter to serve with dipping sauce

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Southern Living Monster Cookies on a surface to serve

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Fresh Fruit Salad

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Southern Living Cookies and Cream Ice Cream in a bowl to serve

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Southern Living Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Peppers on a blue platter to serve

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