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Texas Twinkies

Crafted with ease and taste in mind, this recipe is a great choice.

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 55 mins
Servings: 16 Twinkies
Calories: 295 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs smoked brisket chopped; fatty brisket is recommended
  • 16 Jalapeno peppers extra large
  • 8 oz cream cheese plus more if needed
  • 16 lices Bacon thick-cut
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onion
  • 1 yellow onion large; chopped
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Cut jalapeno peppers lengthwise and crosswise, as shown on the picture in the article above, then spoon out the white flesh and the seeds. Soak in water for 30 minutes and up to 2-3 hours for a milder heat.
  2. Meanwhile, caramelize the chopped onion in a large pan over medium heat and mix with the chopped brisket in a bowl.
  3. Stuff each pepper with some cream cheese, about 1/3 of the way, sprinkle some sliced green onion, then stuff tightly with the chopped smoked brisket mix.
  4. Wrap one bacon slice around each pepper and secure with a wooden stick.
  5. Place stuffed peppers on a smoker preheated to 250F and smoke for 2 hours. Texas Twinkies are done when they acquire a rich burgundy color and the bacon is crispy, as shown on the pictures in the article.

Nutrition Information

Calories 295kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 79mg (26%) Sodium 237mg (10%) Potassium 310mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 365IU (7%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Twinkies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 295

% Daily Value*

Calories 295kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 237mg 10%
Potassium 310mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 365IU 7%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.