Description
Smoked Shotgun Shells are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, featuring tender meat and creamy cheese wrapped in crispy bacon. Infused with a smoky flavor, these delectable bites are perfect for any gathering, whether it’s a summer cookout or a cozy family dinner. Easy to prepare and customizable with various fillings, these shells will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef (or preferred meat)
- 12 slices thick-cut bacon
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- Wood chips for smoking (hickory or applewood)
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 250°F (121°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat; drain excess fat and stir in garlic and onion powders.
- Mix cooked meat with cream cheese and half of the shredded cheese until well blended.
- Stuff each pasta shell tightly with the meat mixture.
- Wrap each shell with one slice of bacon; secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Brush BBQ sauce over wrapped shells and place them in the smoker.
- Smoke for about 1 hour until the bacon is crispy and heated through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shell (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg