Description
Delight your taste buds with Smoked Shotgun Shells, a crowd-pleasing dish featuring jumbo pasta shells stuffed with savory ground sausage, wrapped in crispy bacon, and infused with smoky flavors. Perfect for tailgating or backyard barbecues, these delectable bites are sure to steal the show at any gathering. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’re just one step away from creating a memorable culinary experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Jumbo Pasta Shells
- 1 lb Ground Sausage (spicy or mild)
- 12 strips Thick-Cut Bacon
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese (cheddar and mozzarella blend)
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ cup BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook jumbo pasta shells until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Prepare the Filling: In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground sausage. Stir in paprika and garlic powder until fully combined.
- 3. Stuff the Shells: Fill each pasta shell generously with the sausage mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- 4. Wrap with Bacon: Tightly wrap each stuffed shell with a strip of bacon; secure with toothpicks if needed.
- 5. Smoke the Shells: Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C). Place bacon-wrapped shells on grill grates and smoke for 1 hour.
- 6. Add BBQ Sauce & Serve: Brush BBQ sauce over shells during the last 10 minutes of smoking. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 shells (130g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg