Description
Smoked Shotgun Shells are a show-stopping appetizer that will elevate any gathering. These delightful bites consist of manicotti stuffed with a savory blend of ground beef, spicy Italian sausage, and creamy cheeses, all wrapped in crispy bacon and smoked to perfection. The combination of flavors makes them irresistible, whether served at a backyard barbecue or during game day festivities. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, these smoky delights are sure to impress your guests and become a staple in your appetizer repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boxes manicotti shells (8 ounces each)
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 1 pound hot Italian sausage
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeno, finely diced
- 2 teaspoons Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup barbecue sauce
- 2 packages bacon (16 ounces each)
- Additional barbecue sauce for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 250°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, sausage, cheeses, onion, jalapeno, and seasonings.
- Stuff each manicotti shell with the meat mixture from both ends.
- Wrap each shell with bacon; use two pieces if necessary for full coverage.
- Brush barbecue sauce on both sides of the shells.
- Place on a baking sheet and smoke for 60 minutes; flip and baste with more sauce before smoking for another hour until crispy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shotgun shell (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg