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Texas Twinkies

Bacon-wrapped jalapeño peppers loaded with cream cheese, brisket and cheddar.
Course Appetiser, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 343kcal
Author Mat Cotton

Ingredients

  • 1 cup leftover brisket
  • 12 jalapeños
  • 15 slices streaky bacon thin
  • 18 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup grated cheddar or mozzarella
  • 1 tsp BBQ rub if using
  • 2 tbsp BBQ sauce

Instructions

  • Split jalapeños lengthways and with gloves on remove the seeds.
  • Dice up the brisket into small chunks that will fit into your jalapenos.
  • Cook 3 slices of bacon and chop finely.
  • Mix cream cheese and cheddar in a large bowl, add the chopped brisket, BBQ rub and cooked bacon.
  • Stuff jalapeño halves and wrap with half a piece of streaky bacon. You want to use a toothpick to secure it.
  • Smoke at 350°F for 45 minutes.
  • Glaze with your favorite BBQ sauce and smoke at the same temp for a further 15 mins until set.

Nutrition

Sodium: 564mg | Calcium: 117mg | Vitamin C: 5mg | Vitamin A: 665IU | Sugar: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Potassium: 194mg | Cholesterol: 86mg | Calories: 343kcal | Trans Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Fat: 30g | Protein: 12g | Carbohydrates: 6g | Iron: 1mg