Description
Smoked Shotgun Shells are a mouthwatering appetizer that combines tender meat, creamy cheese, and smoky flavors wrapped in crispy bacon. Perfect for gatherings and game days, these stuffed pasta tubes are not only easy to make but also a surefire hit among friends and family. With endless filling possibilities and a delightful crunch, they elevate any BBQ experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta tubes (cannelloni or manicotti)
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, pork, or chicken)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 12 strips bacon
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground meat, cream cheese, garlic powder, paprika, and half of the shredded cheese until well combined.
- Stuff each pasta tube with the meat mixture using a piping bag or spoon.
- Wrap each filled tube with a strip of bacon and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Place the shells on the smoker grates and smoke for about 1 hour until golden brown.
- Brush with barbecue sauce and let cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shell (55g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg