Y’all, let me tell you about a midnight snack that’ll make your taste buds do the Texas two-step! As someone who’s spent countless nights perfecting this little piece of heaven, I’m spilling the tea on my famous Texas Trash Butter Board (and honey, it’s anything but trash! 😉).
This indulgent treat combines everything we love about late-night munchies into one gorgeous, Instagram-worthy board. Trust me, your midnight cravings will never be the same!
What You’ll Need:
• 2 sticks of softened butter (the good stuff, ladies!)
• 1 cup of mixed nuts (pecans are a must – we’re in Texas!)
• 1/2 cup crispy bacon bits
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon Texas Pete hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Various crackers and pretzels
• Fresh herbs for garnish
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Let’s Get Cooking:
1. First things first, grab your favorite wooden board or fancy serving platter. We’re about to make magic happen!
1. Take that softened butter and spread it artistically on your board. Get creative with those swoops and swirls – channel your inner artist, girl!
1. Sprinkle those crushed nuts all over (I mean, who doesn’t love a good nut situation?). Make it rain, honey!
1. Add those bacon bits like you’re adding sparkles to a dress – generously and with pizzazz!
1. Drizzle that honey in elegant streams across the board, then add little dots of hot sauce for some Texas kick.
1. Sprinkle the garlic powder and arrange your crackers and pretzels around the edges.
1. Finally, garnish with fresh herbs because we’re fancy like that! 💁♀️
The best part? This takes literally 10 minutes to throw together when those midnight cravings hit. It’s perfect for those times when you’re binge-watching your favorite show and need something a little extra special.
Y’all, I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve made this for impromptu late-night gatherings, and every single time, people lose their minds over it! It’s that good!
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Pro tip: If you’re feeling extra spicy, add some jalapeños to the mix. Because let’s be real, everything’s better with a little kick, just like your favorite pair of boots! 🌶️👢
Now go forth and create this masterpiece, and remember – calories don’t count after midnight! That’s just science, y’all! 😘✨
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XOXO,
Your favorite Texas food guru 🤠💋
