Texas Twinkies
“Texas Twinkies” were created and made famous by Hutchins BBQ in McKinney, Texas. This appetizer recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.
Ingredients
- 12 whole jalapeños
- 1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
- 2 cups shredded smoked brisket
- 12 thick cut strips bacon
- 2 tablespoons kosher or sea salt
- 2 tablespoons coarse-ground pepper
- 6 ounces sweet barbecue sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Slit one side of each jalapeño from stem to tip. Slice across stem end; remove seeds and membranes.
- Place jalapeños on baking sheet; bake at 300 degrees F for 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven; place jalapeños in bowl of ice water to extract additional seed oil. Cover each jalapeño’s inside bottom with approximately 1 tablespoon cream cheese; add 1 tablespoon Monterey Jack cheese (if using) and 2 ounces brisket. Close pepper around stuffing. Wrap with bacon, secured with a wooden pick; add a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Place peppers on baking sheet; bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 to 50 minutes depending on how crisp you want your bacon. If desired, brush approximately 1 tablespoon sauce on each after removing from oven, if desired. Or, you can brush them with barbecue sauce about 10 minutes before done to caramelize the sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
These “Twinkies” can also be grilled, if desired.
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