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Texas Twinkies

Created by: Sarah Mock
Close-up of Texas Twinkies—bacon-wrapped jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese and shredded meat—stacked invitingly on a plate.
prep time10 minutes
smoker time 2 hours 30 minutes
total time2 hours 40 minutes
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 jalapeños (sliced and de-seeded)
  • 12 Tablespoons cream cheese (room temp)
  • 2 c smoked brisket (chopped or shredded)
  • 8 slices Bacon (thick cut)

Instructions
 

Prepare the Jalapeños:

  • Cut off the stem end and slice each jalapeño lengthwise. Remove seeds and membrane. Rinse and pat dry.
    8 jalapeños
    Three jalapeños on a cutting board, one sliced open with seeds exposed and a knife nearby.

Stuff the Jalapeños:

  • Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese into each jalapeño. Add 2-3 tablespoon shredded brisket, pressing gently to stick.
    12 Tablespoons cream cheese, 2 c smoked brisket
    Texas Twinkies are green peppers stuffed with shredded meat and topped with cream cheese, served on a pristine white plate.

Wrap with Bacon:

  • Roll each stuffed jalapeño in a slice of bacon, securing with toothpicks at both ends.
    8 slices Bacon
    A hand holds a Texas Twinkie, a bacon-wrapped jalapeño stuffed with cheese and vegetables, secured with toothpicks, hovering over a baking tray.

Cook:

  • Oven Method: Bake at 400°F for 20-30 minutes until bacon is crispy.
    Texas Twinkies: Jalapeños stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon, secured with toothpicks on a baking sheet, ready for cooking.
  • Smoker Method: Smoke at 275°F for 60-90 minutes until bacon is cooked.
    Bacon-wrapped Texas Twinkies, speared with toothpicks, are artfully arranged on a crisp white surface.

Serve:

  • Let cool for 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks and serve with dipping sauce.
    Close-up of Texas Twinkies—bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers stuffed with savory beef and creamy cheese—resting on a white surface.

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