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Texas Twinkies

If you are a bacon lover like myself, then you'll love these Texas Twinkies. This appetizer is the ultimate sweet, savory, and salty combo!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Author: Derek Wolf
Cost: $45

Ingredients

Smoked Texas Twinkies:

  • 8-10 Whole Jalapeños
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Smoked Brisket
  • ½ cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 10-12 slices Wright Brand Bacon Hickory Smoked
  • Favorite BBQ Seasoning as needed
  • Maple Syrup for glaze

Instructions

  • Begin by mixing the cream cheese, shredded brisket, and cheddar cheese in a large bowl.
  • Next, take a jalapeno and slice a “T” shape, with the short horizontal slice just beneath the stem and the long vertical slice down the length of the pepper.
  • Using gloves or a small spoon, scoop out all the filling and seeds from the inside of the jalapeno. Be careful not to break off the stems.
  • Once cleaned, stuff each pepper with the cream cheese mixture.
  • Next, take 1 slice of Wright Brand Bacon and carefully wrap it around the whole jalapeno, making sure to fully encase it.
  • Season the outside of the bacon with your favorite BBQ seasoning and set to the side. Repeat this for all the other jalapenos until completed.
  • Preheat your smoker/grill to indirect heat at 250 degrees F. Add some wood chips or wood chunks to the smoker for added smoke flavor.
  • Add your Texas Twinkies to the smoker and let cook for about 90 minutes or until the bacon has become dark amber and crispy.
  • During the last 10 minutes of cooking, glaze the outside of each Twinkie with maple syrup and let cook to get a nice sheen.
  • Once done, pull them off and let them cool for 5 minutes. Slice them up, serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 930kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 84g | Saturated Fat: 39g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 225mg | Sodium: 1092mg | Potassium: 603mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2000IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 2mg