Texas Twinkies
Servings 12 twinkies
Texas Twinkies are an easy recipe of jalapenos stuffed with a cheesy brisket filling, wrapped in salty bacon, and brushed with BBQ sauce! A great way to use leftover brisket and the perfect appetizer for game days!
Ingredients
- 12 large jalapeños
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese block shredded
- 2 cups finely chopped leftover beef brisket
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
- 12 slices bacon
- ¼ cup bbq sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and place a wire rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet and spray with nonstick spray and set aside.
- Slice the top off of the jalapeños and carefully remove the seeds inside. Be sure to use gloves when working with jalapeños.12 large jalapeños
- Combine the softened cream cheese with shredded cheddar cheese, brisket, and chili powder. Mix thoroughly.8 ounces cream cheese, 4 ounces cheddar cheese block, 2 cups finely chopped leftover beef brisket, ½ tablespoon chili powder
- Add to a gallon-sized ziplock bag and cut off the corner to make a piping bag. Fill each jalapeño with the mixture.
- Wrap each jalapeno with a strip of bacon.12 slices bacon
- Place onto the prepared wire rack-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes on the center rack.
- Turn over and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Remove jalapenos from the oven and brush with bbq sauce. Turn the broiler on low.¼ cup bbq sauce
- Place the jalapenos 6” under the broiler for 2 minutes, keeping a close eye on them to make sure they don't burn.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to pick out good-sized peppers for this recipe so they can hold a lot of the filling.
- This recipe is made with leftover brisket, you can use our Smoked Beef Brisket recipe, or you can purchase some from your local BBQ restaurant.
- Ground chorizo is a great alternative to use in this recipe, along with pork butt.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 620IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg
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