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Texas Twinkies

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Texas Twinkies are a bold, flavorful snack made with spicy jalapeños stuffed with seasoned cream cheese, smoked sausage, and wrapped . Perfect for BBQs, tailgates, or as a savory snack, these stuffed jalapeños offer a delicious balance of smoky, spicy, and savory flavors.

Ingredients

  1. 10 fresh jalapeño peppers
  2. 1 package of smoked sausage
  3. 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  4. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  5. 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  6. 1 teaspoon onion powder
  7. 1 teaspoon paprika
  8. 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  9. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  10. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat your smoker or grill to 225°F (107°C).

  1. Slice  in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes. Wear gloves to avoid irritation.
  2. Cut the smoked sausage into small pieces, approximately the size of the jalapeño halves.
  3. In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well-blended.
  4. Stuff each jalapeño half with a generous amount of the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Place a piece of sausage on top of the cream cheese filling in each jalapeño half.
  6. Wrap each stuffed jalapeño securing it with toothpicks.
  7. Place the wrapped jalapeños on the smoker or grill and cook for 2-3 hours, or until the the jalapeños are tender.
  8. Once done, remove the toothpicks and serve hot!

Notes

  1. For a vegetarian version, replace  black beans or a plant-based sausage.
  2. Add more heat by leaving some seeds in the jalapeños or using hotter peppers like habaneros.
  3. For added texture, sprinkle chopped nuts over the caramelized peaches before baking.

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