Brisket Jalapeno Poppers-Texas Twinkies
These Brisket Jalapeño Poppers, also known as Texas Twinkies, are stuffed with a creamy mixture of smoked brisket, sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and scallions.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chopped brisket
- 10-12 Good sized jalapeños
- 1-2 lbs Bacon
- 2 blocks Softened cream cheese
- 8 oz Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup Chopped scallions
Instructions
- Start off by smoking your brisket
- and chopping a pound of it for the jalapeño poppers.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl add two blocks of softened cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, scallions and the chopped brisket. Mix by hand until it’s combined nicely. Place it to the side.
- Cut your jalapeños in half and remove the seeds and veins. Take a tablespoon of the brisket cream cheese mixture and fill the creator of the jalapeño. Now wrap it tightly with the bacon.
- Fire up the smoker to 325 degrees and place the Texas Twinkies on the smoker.
- Smoker for 1 hour, or until the bacon tightens up and gets crisp. You can glaze them with your favorite bbq sauce or eat them as is.
- Remove and let them cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Enjoy with friends and family!
Nutrition
Calories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 790mgPotassium: 365mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 359IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 1mg
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