Description
Smoked shotgun shells are a mouthwatering delight that will elevate your grilling game. These delectable pasta shells, stuffed with a savory blend of meats and cheeses, are wrapped in crispy bacon and infused with a smoky flavor that will have your guests coming back for more. Perfect for summer cookouts or cozy gatherings, they offer an irresistible combination of taste and visual appeal that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 12 thick-cut bacon strips
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
- Boil the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Mix until smooth.
- Stuff each pasta shell generously with the meat mixture.
- Wrap each stuffed shell with one strip of bacon, securing with toothpicks if needed.
- Place the wrapped shells in the smoker and cook for about 1 hour or until the bacon is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Brush lightly with barbecue sauce during the last 15 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 smoked shotgun shells (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1080mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 105mg