Texas Twinkies

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Shred around 4 oz of sharp cheddar cheese.
  2. 2In a bowl, add 8 oz of softened cream cheese.
  3. 3Add the shredded cheese and 1 teaspoon of BBQ rub.
  4. 4Combine all ingredients.
  5. 5Chop smoked brisket (12 to 16oz)
  6. 6Add the brisket to the cheese mixture and combine.
  7. 7Remove the seeds from the jalapeños.
  8. 8Fill the jalapeños with the cream cheese mixture.
  9. 9Place parchment paper on a large baking sheet.
  10. 10Preheat your oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit.
  11. 11Wrap each jalapeño with bacon.
  12. 12Add extra BBQ spice rub on top of the Texan Twinkies.
  13. 13Bake in a preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  14. 14Remove them from the oven and glaze them with your favourite BBQ sauce.
  15. 15Put them back into your preheated oven for another 15 minutes, or until bacon is crisp.
  16. 16Let them set before devouring them.

Ingredients

  • 10 fresh jalapeños
  • 12 oz smoked brisket chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tsp bbq seasoning rub
  • extra bbq seasoning rub
  • 12 oz thin regular sliced bacon
  • 0.5 cup bbq sauce

Equipment

cheese graterknifebowlspoonbaking sheetparchment paperoven

Tips

  • You could secure the bacon with a toothpick to keep it in place.
  • After slicing the jalapenos, be sure to remove all of the seeds and veins.