Texas Twinkies
By Breanna Stark (@marriedtobbq)
If you’ve never had Texas Twinkies, you are missing out! This fun twist on the classic jalapeño popper will be your new favorite BBQ snack.
Prep
20 minutes
Cook time
30-45 minutes
Serves
4
Texas Twinkies
Steps
- In a bowl, combine the chopped brisket, cream cheese, shredded cheese, and 2 tbsp of BBQ rub.
- Slice your jalapeños down the middle and scoop out the seeds.
- Stuff each of the jalapeño halves with the brisket and cream cheese mixture, then stick the halves back together.
- Wrap each one in 1-2 slices of bacon and season them with the remaining BBQ rub and transfer them to a wire rack.
- Place the rack on the smoker at 250℉ for about 1 ½ - 2 hours until the bacon is crisped to your liking, then glaze each one with BBQ sauce.
- Let them smoke for an additional 10-15 minutes. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of brisket – chopped
- 8 oz. block of cream cheese
- ½ cup of shredded cheese
- 3 tbsp of BBQ rub
- 8 large jalapeños
- 1 lb.of bacon
- ¼ cup of BBQ sauce
- Bear Mountain Gourmet BBQ Craft Blends™ Wood Pellets
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