Description
Smoked Shotgun Shells are a unique and flavorful addition to your backyard barbecue. These delicious pasta tubes are stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meat and cheese, wrapped in crispy bacon, and infused with smoky goodness. Perfect for game day or summer gatherings, they are sure to impress your guests and elevate your grilling game.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 12 strips thick-cut bacon
Instructions
- Boil the pasta shells until al dente; drain and cool.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, ground pork, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and spices until well combined.
- Fill each shell tightly with the meat mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Wrap each filled shell with a strip of bacon; secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C) and smoke the shells for about 1 hour until bacon is crispy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 shotgun shells (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg