Texas Twinkies

Bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers, stuffed with cream cheese and leftover beef brisket are served smothered in BBQ sauce for a crowd-pleasing snack.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 212 Calories

Ingredients

• kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 12 slices thick-cut bacon
• 12 medium jalapeno peppers
• 12 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
• 1.5 pounds cooked chopped brisket
• 0.5 (12 ounce) bottle BBQ sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese inside each jalapeño. Place about 2 ounces brisket inside each, then wrap with a slice of bacon. Place poppers on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush the tops with BBQ sauce. Return to the oven and bake 5 more minutes.

Step 6

Slice jalapeños in the shape of a "T." Cut a straight vertical line from top to bottom with a crosscut directly under the stem, making sure to cut only halfway through the jalapeños. Use a spoon to remove and discard all seeds and membranes. Place jalapeños on a baking sheet.

Step 7

Transfer jalapeños to a bowl of ice water for a few minutes to extract the rest of the seeds' oil. Blot dry with a paper towel.