Description
Hot Honey Texas Twinkies are a delicious and spicy twist on the classic Texas Twinkies, featuring a sweet and spicy honey glaze that elevates the flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 jalapeño peppers
- 1 lb cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 lb bacon
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika until well combined.
- Stuff each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with a slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if necessary.
- Place the wrapped jalapeños on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
- Drizzle hot honey over the cooked jalapeños before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot honey based on your spice preference.
- For a milder version, remove all seeds and membranes from the jalapeños.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Twinkie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg