Description
Texas Twinkies are bacon-wrapped jalapeños stuffed with a creamy brisket-cheddar filling and baked to crispy, cheesy perfection—an ideal easy appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 jalapeño peppers
- 16 oz bacon
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 ½ cups leftover beef brisket, chopped
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with foil, placing a wire rack on top. Set aside.
- Rinse and dry the jalapeños. Slice each down the center lengthwise without cutting through completely. Remove seeds and membranes carefully.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy, then mix in shredded cheddar, chopped brisket, black pepper, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning until well combined.
- Spoon the filling into each jalapeño until full, then wrap each with a strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Place on the wire rack and bake for 50–60 minutes until bacon is crispy. Remove, brush with BBQ sauce, and bake an additional 10–15 minutes.
Notes
- Wear gloves when handling jalapeños and avoid touching your face.
- Use softened cream cheese for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
- Thin-cut bacon crisps faster; adjust baking time if using thick-cut.
- For a milder version, substitute jalapeños with mini sweet peppers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Texas Twinkie
- Calories: 423
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1083mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 101mg