Have you had Texas Twinkies? If not, you are in for a treat. This is a jalapeno that is stuffed with cream cheese, smoked brisket, and wrapped in bacon. Toss these stuffed brisket jalapenos on the grill or even toss them in the oven for a mouth-watering appetizer.
Now I love a jalapeno stuffed with cream cheese wrapped in bacon, but this brisket-loaded pepper takes the cake. You will also find that pairing it with my Longhorn steak seasoning for whipping up a restaurant-quality steak.
For stuffing this recipe I used my brisket recipe that I used for smoking on the Traeger grill. These will elevate any bbq to a whole new level.
What Are Texas Twinkies?
Texas Twinkies are a popular smoked appetizer that came from Texas. They are a jalapeno that is cored out and filled with cream cheese, smoked brisket, and then wrapped in bacon.
Toss on the grill or smoker and create a melt-in-your-mouth appetizer. While there are different ways to make these stuffed peppers you will find this recipe is a game changer.
Why This Recipe Is Popular
- Toss on the grill, smoker, or bake in the oven.
- An appetizer to serve up your family or a crowd.
- Versatile in what you stuff the peppers with.
- You can make these peppers spicy by leaving some seeds in or you can create a mild flavor.
- Stuffed and wrapped to perfection.
Ingredients
Brisket – This is the meat of choice I used. You are welcome to use pulled pork, cooked sausage, beef, etc. Any cooked meat will work for stuffing.
Jalapenos – Reach for medium to large-sized peppers for this recipe. This is best so you have room to stuff.
Cream Cheese – Softened cream cheese is needed to create the creamy filling.
Bacon – Reach for any type of bacon you want. I love applewood bacon but it is whatever you prefer.
How to Make Texas Twinkies
Full steps are featured at the bottom of the post. This is a visual walkthrough on how to make them.
- Wash and prep your jalapenos. You will core out the white membrane and remove the seeds. Rinse in cold water to remove excess oil.
- Use softened cream cheese and spread it in the center of each of the peppers.
Expert Tip: If you are not used to working with raw jalapeno peppers, then wear gloves. The oil can hurt your hands if you have sensitive skin.
- Stuff with some pulled brisket.
- Then place the pepper together and wrap with bacon.
- Secure the peppers with toothpicks.
- Toss peppers on the grill and cook until the bacon is fully cooked on all sides.
- Remove and let cool for a few minutes then serve and enjoy.
Top Tips For Success
- Soaking jalapenos once they are cored and seeded in a lemon-lime soda can help remove the spice of peppers. You can soak for 30 minutes up to an hour.
- Make sure to not overfill the peppers, as they can seep out once it is being cooked.
- Secure the bacon with toothpicks to ensure the bacon doesn’t fall off and the filling doesn’t seep out.
- You need to make sure the bacon is fully cooked before you remove it from the grill.
- If you bake these stuffed peppers in the oven, make sure you rotate the peppers as they cook to evenly cook the bacon.
Variations to Recipe
- Use sweet mini peppers instead of jalapenos.
- Change out the meat to pulled pork, chorizo, cooked sausage, etc.
- Add in some shredded cheese. Sharp cheddar, pepper jack, etc.
- Drizzle with your favorite bbq sauce once done.
- Season the cream cheese if you want with your favorite spices.
Storing
Refrigerate any of the peppers you do not eat right away. Just place them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge. They will last 3-4 days. You can eat them cold or warm them up.
Freeze Texas Twinkies for up to 2-3 months. Place in the proper container and then freeze until you are ready to eat. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat as you wish. Or warm them up straight from being frozen.
FAQs
You can bake these stuffed peppers on a rimmed baking sheet at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the bacon is fully cooked. When the bacon is crispy and fully cooked, serve them up. Depending on the thickness of the bacon depends on the cooking time.
Grilled meat, summer side dishes, cornbread, and more are all great options. You can honestly serve these stuffed peppers with anything you would like.
Grilling Recipes
Here are a few more of my favorite grilling recipes to try out. Also, check out these summer side dishes that are perfect for your next cookout.
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Texas Twinkies
Ingredients
- 8 jalapenos sliced and de-seeded
- 8 slices thick cut bacon
- 12 tablespoons cream cheese room temp
- 2 cups smoked brisket chopped or shredded
Instructions
- Slice your jalapenos in half, and then de-seed the peppers and remove the white membrane.
- Rinse peppers under cold water to remove oils and wash off any lefotver seeds.
- Spread cream cheese that is softened on both sides of the peppers. Leave room for the brisket.
- Next add some brisket on top and press it into the crem cheese to hold it in place.
- Press the pepper back together and then wrap in a strip of bacon. Begin at one end of pepper and twist the bacon around the pepper working it down the pepper. Secure with toothpicks to hold the bacon in place.
Oven Baked Method
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Then place peppers in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. You can place the pepeprs on a wire rack on top of the baking sheet to allow the grease to drip off peppers.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the bacon is cooked all the way through.
Grilling Method
- To grill peppers you will heat grill to 400 degrees.
- Place the peppers on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes, rotating the peppers. That way all sides of the peppers and bacon get an even cook. Once the bacon is fully cooked then remove from the grill.
Smoker Method
- Preheat your smoker to 275 degrees.
- Place peppers on a wire rack, and cook for 60-90 minutes or until the bacon is fully cooked.
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Notes
Equipment
- Traegar Grill optional
- Smoker optional
Nutrition
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