Texas Twinkies (Leftover Brisket Recipe)
Transform your leftover brisket into a crowd-pleasing appetizer with these Texas Twinkies! These delectable bites wrap smoky brisket, creamy cheese, and zesty jalapeños in crispy turkey bacon. Perfect for game nights or family gatherings, they’re easy to make and sure to impress in under an hour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings (20 twinkies) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Texan
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded leftover brisket
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 10 strips turkey bacon
- Barbecue sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine shredded brisket, cream cheese, and jalapeños until well mixed.
- Take about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and place it at one end of a turkey bacon strip. Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick, if needed.
- Place each wrapped twinkie on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until turkey bacon is crispy.
- Drizzle barbecue sauce over the top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 twinkies (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg