Texas Twinkies: Smoked Jalapeños Stuffed with Brisket and Cheese

Presenting Texas Twinkies, the perfect snack from Texas! These flavor-packed smoked jalapeños blend spicy, smoky, and savory components in one mouthwatering bite. They are filled with creamy cheese and minced brisket, wrapped in bacon, and coated with barbecue sauce. These filled jalapeños are great for game day, backyard BBQs, or any get-together when you want to wow your guests with an unusual and delicious snack. They’re also a great way to use up leftover brisket. These Texas Twinkies are certain to become a fast favorite whether you’re a foodie at heart or simply a big fan of Texas cuisine.

Ingredients

• 10 jalapeño peppers
• 16 ounces bacon (10 slices)
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 ½ cups leftover beef brisket, chopped

• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning (or your favorite Cajun seasoning)

• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ cup barbecue sauce

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven or smoker to 250°F (120°C) in order to prepare the jalapeños. With a small spoon or knife, gently remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeños after slicing them lengthwise while wearing gloves. Take off all the seeds and membranes if you’d rather not use as much heat. Leave some of the seeds whole for extra heat.
2. Prepare the Filling: Slap Ya Mama spice, diced brisket, shredded cheddar cheese, black pepper, and onion powder should all be combined in a medium-sized mixing dish. Blend well until all components are uniformly blended.
3. Stuff the Jalapeños: Gently push each jalapeño half to a full capacity after spooning the beef and cheese mixture inside. To guarantee consistent cooking, make sure the filling is level with the jalapeño’s edge.
4. Put a piece of bacon around each packed jalapeño half and, if necessary, secure the ends with a toothpick. To stop the filling from seeping out during cooking, make sure the bacon fully encases the filling.
5. To smoke or bake the jalapeños, arrange them on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet or directly on the smoker grate. Wrap the jalapeños with bacon. Bake or smoke for about one hour, or until the peppers are soft and the bacon is crispy.
6. Brush each jalapeño with barbecue sauce during the last 10 minutes of cooking to create a glaze. This will give the bacon a sticky, sweet coating. Simmer the sauce for the remaining time to solidify it and give it a hint of caramelization.
7. To serve, take the Texas Twinkies out of the oven or smoker and allow them to cool for a little while. If preferred, serve warm with more barbecue sauce for dipping.

In summary
A tantalizing combination of cheesy, spicy, and smoky flavors are wrapped in crispy bacon and covered in a sweet barbecue sauce to create Texas Twinkies. Not only are these filled jalapeños a great way to use up leftover brisket, but they also look great served as an appetizer at any party. The ideal harmony of tastes and textures in every mouthful will entice your visitors to return for more. These Texas Twinkies are going to become a go-to dish in your recipe book, whether you’re eating them as a tasty snack or at a BBQ or game day party!