Description
Smoked Shotgun Shells are a mouthwatering treat that combines smoky, crispy bacon with tender, flavorful fillings. Perfect for game day or backyard barbecues, these irresistible bites will have your guests raving. Easy to customize with your favorite ingredients, they’re sure to become a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef (or pork)
- 8 strips thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C).
- Cook ground meat until fully browned; mix with cheddar, cream cheese, and seasonings.
- Stuff each pasta shell generously with the meat mixture.
- Wrap each stuffed shell in a strip of bacon, securing with toothpicks if needed.
- Place wrapped shells on smoker grates and smoke for about 1 hour.
- Brush BBQ sauce onto shells during the last 10 minutes of smoking.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shell (56g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Experiment with different meats and cheeses for varied flavors. Let smoked shotgun shells rest after cooking for enhanced taste.