Texas Twinkies Brisket Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers
Brisket, peppers, and bacon, oh my! Get ready to stuff yourself silly with these Texas Twinkies brisket stuffed peppers aka atomic buffalo turds.
Equipment
- Baking Sheets Set of 2, Bastwe 16 inch Cookie Sheets 2 Pieces & Stainless Steel Baking Pans & Toaster Oven Tray Pans, Rectangle Size 16L x 12W x 1H inch & Non Toxic & Healthy & Easy Clean
- Ninja FD302 Foodi 11-in-1 Pro 6.5 qt. Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer that Steams, Slow Cooks, Sears, Sautés, Dehydrates & More, with 4.6 qt. Crisper Plate, Nesting Broil Rack & Recipe Book, Silver/Black
Ingredients
- 8 jalapenos sliced and de-seeded
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 12 tbsp cream cheese room temp
- 2 c smoked brisket chopped or shredded
Instructions
- Start by preparing your jalapenos. When selecting your jalapenos at the store, just like they say in Texas “bigger is better”!
- I trim the top of the jalapeno off. Next, using a sharp pairing knife, slice a straight line down the backside of the jalapeno (it’s often the flat part). Using your fingers spread the jalapeno open.
- Grab your pairing knife and carefully de-seed the jalapeno. This is where all the heat is. If you want to leave the jalapeno a little spicy, leave the white rib portion and remove the seeds. Rinse your jalapenos under water to clean them and rinse any seeds away.
- Using a knife stuff half of the inside of the jalapeno with cream cheese. Ensure there is enough as this will help the brisket stick to and keep intact.
- Once the jalapenos have been stuffed with cream cheese it’s time to add the brisket.
- Take your shredded or chopped brisket and stuff each jalapeno.
- On a flat surface, lay out a slice of thick-cut bacon.
- Beginning at one side, secure the bacon to the jalapeno with a toothpick. Wrap the jalapeno with the bacon and secure the other end with another toothpick.
- When all of the jalapenos have been wrapped in bacon it’s now time to cook them.
- You can choose to cook them in the oven or the smoker or air fryer. *
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Notes
BACON WRAPPED JALAPENO POPPERS OVEN COOKING:
Preheat your oven to 400°. Place the Texas Twinkies on a baking sheet (preferably on a wire rack with a baking sheet under to catch the drippings), this will allow the bacon to crisp up nicely. Bake for 20-30 minutes until the bacon has cooked through and is done to your liking.SMOKER COOKING:
Preheat your smoker to 275°. Place the Texas Twinkies directly on the wire rack. Allow cooking for 60-90 minutes, until the bacon has cooked through.AIR FRYER COOKING:
It’s no secret that I love my Air Fryer and I use it daily. While making a bunch of these in the air fryer will take some time, making just a few for an after-school snack is no problem at all. Set your air fryer to 350 degrees F and cook for about 15-20 minutes. Place a couple of ends of bread at the bottom of the air fryer under the basket to absorb the bacon grease. It cuts down on smoke. Be sure to keep a close eye on them, unless of course, you like the bacon burnt like my husband.How to Reheat Jalapeno Poppers
You can place in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes or in the air fryer at 350 for about 5 minutes. They are not good reheated in the microwave. Just saying.Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 22gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 291mgSugar: 1g
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