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.
Servings 6 people
Calories 305kcal
Cost 9
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Slice one side of each jalapeño from stem to tip. Slice across stem end; remove seeds.
- Place jalapeños on grilling mesh; grill at high heat (indirect) for 10 minutes.
- Remove from grill; Cover each jalapeño's inside bottom with a spoonful of cream cheese; a pinch of brisket.
- For a sweet option, add crushed pineapple to the cream cheese. (Our favorite)
- Wrap with bacon; add pinch salt and pepper.
- Place peppers on grilling mesh; place on indirect side of high-heat grill 30 minutes.
- Glaze with barbecue sauce, serve immediately.