Texas Twinkies are a mouthwatering combination of smoky brisket, creamy cheese, and spicy jalapeños, all wrapped in crispy bacon and smoked to perfection.
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 1 hourhour15 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour35 minutesminutes
Ingredients
6 large jalapeños
1 cup smoked brisket, finely chopped
1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 slices American cheese (optional)
1/2 tsp BBQ rub
6 slices thin-cut bacon
1/2 cup BBQ sauce (optional for glazing)
Instructions
Parboil jalapeños for 3 minutes or briefly smoke them to soften.
Cut a "T" incision in each jalapeño and remove the seeds and membranes.
Mix brisket, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and BBQ rub in a bowl.
Place a small piece of American cheese at the bottom of each jalapeño, then stuff with the brisket mixture.
Wrap each jalapeño with a slice of bacon and secure with toothpicks.
Smoke at 300°F for 1 hour until the bacon is fully cooked and crispy.
Brush with BBQ sauce and smoke for an additional 15 minutes.