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Cutting open a slice of Texas Twinkie meatloaf to show the ingredients — cheese, brisket, bacon bits and jalapeños — stuffed inside
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Texas Twinkie Meatloaf

This meatloaf gets its inspiration from Texas Twinkies, so it's stuffed with jalapeños, cheese, brisket and bacon. So freakin' delicious.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time3 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 people
Author: Derek Wolf

Ingredients

Meatloaf:

  • 5 lbs Ground Beef
  • 2 Fresh Eggs
  • 1 cup Panko Crumbs
  • 1/4 cup Whole Milk
  • ¼ cup Garlic Chile Lager Rub

Favorite BBQ Sauce, for serving

  • Stuffing
  • 2 cups Jack Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Leftover Brisket Chopped
  • ½ cup Fresh Sliced Jalapenos
  • ½ cup Bacon Bits

Instructions

  • Begin by adding your panko crumbs, beaten eggs, whole milk and ½ of the seasoning to a bowl. Mix together to create a paste then let sit on the counter for 5 minutes.
  • Next, add your ground beef and egg mixture to a bowl. Mix together thoroughly.
  • Place half of the mixture down on a parchment sheet of paper on a baking sheet. Create an oval shape, making it flat and then press out a “bowl” in the middle for your cheese. In the “bowl,” add your brisket, jalapenos, bacon bits and cheese.
  • Add the other half of the meatloaf over the top. Make it as secure as possible so that the cheese does not break through.
  • Top the meatloaf with more cheese, jalapenos, bacon bits and brisket. Place the meatloaf in the fridge for at least 2 hours to set.
  • Preheat your smoker to 275F. Add some wood chips or wood chunks for additional smoke flavor if desired.
  • Add your meatloaf to the smoker to cook for about 2-2.5 hours until the internal temperature is 155-160F. Once the meatloaf is done, pull off and let rest for at least 20 minutes.
  • Slice, serve with your favorite bbq sauce and enjoy!

Notes

Say No to Dry Meatloaf
One of the main complaints about meatloaf is that comes out too dry. My method to avoid this meatloaf mistake is to soak the panko breadcrumbs in whole milk for five minutes. Don't skip this step! You need it so they absorb the moisture properly. Soaking the breacrumbs keeps the Texas Twinkie meatloaf from drying out and ensures everyone around the table stays happy.

Nutrition

Calories: 974kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 71g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 268mg | Sodium: 698mg | Potassium: 949mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 624IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 382mg | Iron: 9mg