Texas Twinkies (Stuffed, Smoked, and Wrapped in Bacon Bliss)
Texas Twinkies are one of those appetizers you try once… and immediately wonder why you waited so long. They take everything great about jalapeño poppers—creamy filling, smoky heat, bacon crust—and add chopped brisket plus a sweet, sticky BBQ glaze. It’s the perfect mash-up of comfort food and BBQ magic.Whether you're cooking for a crowd, making game-day snacks, or just treating yourself, these are guaranteed to disappear fast.
Equipment
- Toothpicks
Ingredients
- 1 lb Brisket (finely chopped)
- 1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1 1/2 tbsp McCormicks Pink Himilayan Salt with Black Pepper and Garlic (or equal parts salt, pepper, garlic powder)
- 14 Jalepenos
- 28 slices Thick Cut Bacon
- 2 tbsp Honey Hog rub (or your own favorite BBQ seasoning)
- 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat smoker or grill to 375°F (use hickory if smoking).
- Finely chop brisket and mix with pepper jack, cream cheese, and seasoning.1 lb Brisket, 1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese, 8 oz Cream Cheese, 1 1/2 tbsp McCormicks Pink Himilayan Salt with Black Pepper and Garlic
- Slice jalapeños down one side and remove seeds and membrane.14 Jalepenos
- Stuff peppers with brisket-cheese mixture.
- Wrap each pepper with 2 slices of bacon; secure with toothpicks.28 slices Thick Cut Bacon
- Sprinkle BBQ rub over the wrapped peppers.2 tbsp Honey Hog rub
- Cook for 40 minutes, or until bacon is crisp.
- Remove toothpicks and brush peppers with BBQ sauce.1/2 cup BBQ Sauce
- Cook an additional 10 minutes until glazed.
- Serve and enjoy!