Name: Smoked Shotgun Shells
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 (8-ounce) boxes manicotti shells; 1½ pounds ground beef; 1 pound hot Italian sausage; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese; 6 ounces cream cheese; 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 (16-ounce) packages bacon (additional as needed); Extra barbecue sauce for coating

Ingredients

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2 (8-ounce) boxes manicotti shells
1½ pounds ground beef
1 pound hot Italian sausage
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
6 ounces cream cheese
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 (16-ounce) packages bacon (additional as needed)
Extra barbecue sauce for coating

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Instructions

Combine ground beef, sausage, onion, cheeses, jalapeno, and seasonings in a bowl.
Stuff the manicotti shells carefully.
Wrap each shell with bacon, ensuring they are well covered.
Brush the wrapped shells with barbecue sauce on both sides.
Smoke shells at 250°F for 2 hours, flipping halfway through and adding more sauce.

Notes

Preheat your smoker to 250°F before starting.
Avoid overstuffing the shells to prevent breaking during cooking.
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

Author: Jesseca
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Category: Appetizer
Method: Smoking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 300
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 700
Fat: 22
Saturated Fat: 8
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 15
Fiber: 1
Protein: 12
Cholesterol: 55