Texas Twinkies - Jalapeños Stuffed
Texas Twinkies are a delicious appetizer featuring jalapeños stuffed with a savory mixture, wrapped in bacon, and smoked to perfection. They are perfect for gatherings and are sure to impress with their bold flavors.
Equipment
- 1 grill or smoker
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 aluminum foil
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 toothpicks (optional)
Ingredients
- 12 large jalapeños
- 1 cup cream cheese (8 ounces)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ pound bacon (12 slices)
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or smoker to 225-250°F (107-121°C).
- Wash the jalapeños thoroughly and slice them in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and membranes carefully with a knife (use gloves if desired).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Using a spoon, generously fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
- Cut each bacon slice in half. Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with a slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick if needed.
- Place the wrapped jalapeños on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil to catch any drippings.
- Once the grill or smoker is ready, place the baking sheet on the grill and close the lid. Cook for about 30-40 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the jalapeños are tender.
- Remove from the grill and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For spicier stuffed jalapeños, leave some seeds in the pepper.
These can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to cook.
Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.