Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Poppers with Smoked Brisket hit all of the notes for a delicious appetizer on the grill. Spicy jalapenos filled with homemade pimento cheese, topped with brisket and bbq sauce, we know you are going to love these!

Jalapeno popper on a plate with cheese, brisket and bbq sauce.

Southern Pimento Cheese is the perfect filling for spicy jalapeno poppers and we are topping these with smoked brisket instead of bacon and they are nothing short of phenomenal.

Ingredients for Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Poppers

Ingredients collage for jalapeno poppers: brisket, pimento cheese, steak rub, bbq sauce.

Fresh Jalapenos – Look for large, smooth skin jalapenos.
Southern Pimento Cheese – Use our homemade recipe or pick some up from your local grocery store. If you live in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, Kansas or Missouri, Braum’s makes a great pimento cheese.
Steak Rub – This is our favorite all-purpose seasoning blend and it adds great garlic flavor to the popper filling.
Smoked Brisket – A great way to use up a small amount of brisket and it makes these poppers hearty and extra delicious.
Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce – The perfect topping for the smoky brisket and creamy cheese filling.

Step-By-Step Directions for Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

Prepare a grill fire to about 350° using hickory or oak smoking wood for smoke flavor. We are using lump charcoal and oak chunks on the Big Green Egg ceramic grill. This same cooking method will work on any charcoal grill, pellet grill or gas grill.

Collage: making jalapeno poppers with pimento cheese and brisket.

Wash and dry the jalapenos. Cut a long oval shape out of the top for the filling, leaving both ends intact. Scoop out the seeds and membranes and discard. Save the green part of the jalapeno for salsa fresca or another use.
Chop the brisket into small pieces.
Mix pimento cheese with steak rub.
Fill each jalapeno pepper with pimento cheese filling.
Top with chopped brisket, gently mashing the brisket into the filling.
Drizzle with bbq sauce.

Cook over indirect fire with the grill closed for about 10 minutes.

Check the peppers and continue to cook until peppers are softened and cheese filling is bubbly, about another 5- 10 minutes.

Jalapeno Poppers with pimento cheese and brisket.

Remove from the grill. Rest for about 5 minutes.
Place on a serving platter and serve warm or at room temperature.

Recipe Notes for Grilled Jalapeno Poppers

Variations: Filled poppers can be wrapped in thin sliced bacon before grilling. Brush with bbq sauce just before poppers are done. Cook time will require another 10- 15 minutes.
Storage: Store cooled jalapeno poppers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
Reheat: Place poppers on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until heated through.

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Bacon Cheese Burger Jalapeno Poppers might be my favorite, they are filled with 2 types of cheese, seasoned ground beef and topped with bbq bacon!

Jalapeno Poppers with smoked brisket and pimento cheese.

If you are looking for a hearty appetizer for your next cookout or get together with friends, add these Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Poppers with brisket to the menu!

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