Texas Twinkies

Name: Texas Twinkies
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Ingredients: 12 medium jalapeño peppers; 12 tablespoons cream cheese, softened; 🍖 1 ½ pounds cooked chopped brisket; 🥓 12 slices thick-cut bacon; 🧂 Kosher salt to taste; 🧂 Ground black pepper to taste; 🍖 ½ (12 ounce) bottle BBQ sauce

Cost $25, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

45 Min
12 Servings
$25

Texas Twinkies

Cost $25, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

45 Min
12 Servings
$25

INGREDIENTS

Vegetables
- 12 medium jalapeño peppers
Dairy
- 12 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
Meat
- 🍖 1 ½ pounds cooked chopped brisket
- 🥓 12 slices thick-cut bacon
Seasoning
- 🧂 Kosher salt to taste
- 🧂 Ground black pepper to taste
Condiment
- 🍖 ½ (12 ounce) bottle BBQ sauce

STEPS

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Slice jalapeños in the shape of a 'T,' remove seeds and membranes, and place on a baking sheet.

Bake jalapeños in preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Transfer jalapeños to ice water, dry with a paper towel.

Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese inside each jalapeño, add 2 ounces brisket, and wrap with bacon. Season with salt and pepper.

Bake poppers in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Brush baked poppers with BBQ sauce and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

212

Calories

6
Protein
7
Carbs
18
Fats

💡 Use leftover brisket for a more cost-effective meal.Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid irritation.Opt for thick-cut bacon to ensure a crispy wrap.