Smoked Shotgun Shells Bacon
Ground meat and cheese blend stuffed into manicotti, wrapped in bacon, and smoked to flavorful, crispy perfection.
Preparation Time 35 min
Cooking Time 120 min
Overall Time 155 min
Created By: Lily Chen
Category: Party & Snacks
Skill Level: Moderate
Cuisine Type: American
Output: 28 Serves (28 wrapped shells)
Dietary Options: ~
Ingredients
→ Pasta Shells
01 16 ounces manicotti shells (two 8-ounce boxes)
→ Meat Mixture
- 02 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 03 1 pound hot Italian sausage
- 04 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 05 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- 06 6 ounces cream cheese
- 07 1 jalapeno, finely diced
→ Seasonings
- 08 2 teaspoons Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 09 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 10 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 11 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
→ Other
- 12 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
- 13 32 ounces bacon (two 16-ounce packages, may need more)
- 14 Additional barbecue sauce for coating
Steps
Step 01
Set smoker to 250°F (121°C) for preheating.
Step 02
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, diced jalapeno, Slap Ya Mama seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and 1/3 cup barbecue sauce. Mix thoroughly.
Step 03
Gently fill uncooked manicotti shells with the mixture from both ends, ensuring no air pockets remain.
Step 04
Wrap each stuffed shell with bacon, covering the ends. Use two pieces of bacon if necessary.
Step 05
Brush additional barbecue sauce over both sides of the wrapped shells. Place on a baking sheet while preparing the remaining shells.
Step 06
Place the shells in the smoker. Smoke for 60 minutes, flip the shells, baste with more barbecue sauce, and continue smoking for another 60 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
Step 07
Remove the shells from the smoker and enjoy immediately.
Tips
- Ensure no air pockets remain when stuffing manicotti shells, as this helps the filling cook evenly.
- For best results, use high-quality bacon that crisps well during smoking.
Required Tools
- Smoker
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Basting brush
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