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Ingredients
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12 medium jalapeño peppers
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12 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
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1 ½ pounds cooked chopped brisket
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12 slices thick-cut bacon
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kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
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½ (12 ounce) bottle BBQ sauce
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
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Slice jalapeños in the shape of a "T." Cut a straight vertical line from top to bottom with a crosscut directly under the stem, making sure to cut only halfway through the jalapeños. Use a spoon to remove and discard all seeds and membranes. Place jalapeños on a baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
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Transfer jalapeños to a bowl of ice water for a few minutes to extract the rest of the seeds' oil. Blot dry with a paper towel.
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Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese inside each jalapeño. Place about 2 ounces brisket inside each, then wrap with a slice of bacon. Place poppers on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush the tops with BBQ sauce. Return to the oven and bake 5 more minutes.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
212 | Calories |
18g | Fat |
7g | Carbs |
6g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 212 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 18g | 23% |
Saturated Fat 8g | 38% |
Cholesterol 37mg | 12% |
Sodium 595mg | 26% |
Total Carbohydrate 7g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
Protein 6g | 11% |
Vitamin C 6mg | 7% |
Calcium 18mg | 1% |
Iron 1mg | 3% |
Potassium 146mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.