Brisket Popper Taquitos
Brisket Popper Taquitos are crispy, cheesy, spicy and downright irresistible. They’re everything you love about jalapeño poppers and tender smoked brisket, all wrapped up in a crunchy golden tortilla. Perfect for game day, cookouts or anytime you’re craving a next-level snack or easy meal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Smoked brisket meets jalapeño popper flavor for the ultimate Tex-Mex mashup
- Crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside and packed with bold flavor
- Great for parties or weeknight dinners and easy to make ahead
Brisket Popper Taquitos Ingredients
- Smoked brisket, chopped or shredded
- Cream cheese, softened
- Cheddar cheese, shredded
- Candied jalapeños
- Out Grilling SPG Seasoning – or seasoning salt
- Flour tortillas, fajita-size
- Oil for frying – vegetable oil, peanut oil or beef tallow
- Pico de gallo – for serving
- Ranch dressing – for dipping
How to Make Brisket Popper Taquitos
- Mix the filling: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese and candied jalapeños. Add brisket and a good sprinkle of Out Grilling SPG. Stir until well blended.
- Assemble the taquitos: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the brisket mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up tightly and secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Fry until crispy: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to about 375°F. Fry the taquitos a few at a time, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove to a paper towel-lined wire rack to drain.
Serve hot: Top with fresh pico de gallo and serve with ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
Recipe Tips & Variations
- Swap candied jalapeños for fresh or pickled for less sweetness and more heat.
- Use a mix of cheeses like Monterey Jack or pepper jack for extra flavor.
- Oven or Air fryer? Spray with oil and cook at 400°F for about 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway.
Brisket Popper Taquitos Are a Must-Try!
If you’ve got leftover brisket or roast beef, this is the recipe to make. These taquitos are crunchy, cheesy, and seriously addicting. Make a double batch because they’ll disappear fast. Be sure to pin this recipe, share it with your friends, and leave a comment and star rating to let us know how it turned out!
Brisket Popper Taquitos
Brisket Popper Taquitos are crispy, cheesy, and loaded with smoked brisket, candied jalapeños and cream cheese. A bold appetizer perfect for game day or parties!
Servings: 5
Calories: 640kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces smoked brisket or leftover roast beef – chopped or shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup candied jalapenos fresh or pickled work too
- 1 tablespoon Out Grilling SPG Seasoning or seasoning salt
- 10 fajita size flour tortillas
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- pico de gallo for serving
- ranch dressing or sour cream for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese and candied jalapeños. Add brisket and a good sprinkle of Out Grilling SPG. Stir until well blended.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the brisket mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up tightly and secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to about 375°F using a fry thermometer. Fry the taquitos a few at a time, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove to a paper towel-lined wire rack to drain.
- Serve hot: Top with fresh pico de gallo and serve with ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Swap candied jalapeños for fresh or pickled for less sweetness and more heat.
- Use a mix of cheeses like Monterey Jack or pepper jack for extra flavor.
- Oven or Air fryer? Spray with oil and cook at 400°F for about 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway.
- To store: Refrigerate cooled taquitos in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To reheat: Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes or re-crisp in the air fryer.
Nutrition
Calories: 640kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 2408mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1067IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 299mg | Iron: 4mg