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Texas Twinkies

Texas Twinkies

Texas Twinkies start as a hollowed-out jumbo jalapeño, then stuffed with chopped brisket and cream cheese, wrapped in bacon, and glazed with barbecue sauce.

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Style American
Keywords: cheese, jalapeño, peppers, spicy, texas twinkies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

What's In It?

  • 12 Whole Jalapeños
  • 7.5 oz Cream Cheese
  • 1.5 lbs Smoked Brisket, chopped
  • 12 Thick-cut Bacon, strips
  • 2 Tbsp Sea Salt
  • 2 Tbsp Black Pepper
  • 6 oz Barbecue Sauce
  • 1/2 oz Pineapple, crushed Optional

How to Make It

  1. Slice one side of each jalapeño from stem to tip. Slice across stem end; remove seeds.

  2. Place jalapeños on grilling mesh; grill at high heat (indirect) for 10 minutes.

  3. Remove from grill; Cover each jalapeño's inside bottom with a spoonful of cream cheese; a pinch of brisket.

  4. For a sweet option, add crushed pineapple to the cream cheese. (Our favorite)

  5. Wrap with bacon; add pinch salt and pepper.

  6. Place peppers on grilling mesh; place on indirect side of high-heat grill 30 minutes.

  7. Glaze with barbecue sauce, serve immediately.