Description
Smoked Shotgun Shells Bacon are a mouthwatering dish featuring manicotti shells stuffed with a savory beef and cheese mixture, wrapped in crispy bacon and smoked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 manicotti shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 12 slices bacon
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (for basting)
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 250°F (120°C).
- Cook the manicotti shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Stuff each manicotti shell with the beef and cheese mixture.
- Wrap each stuffed manicotti shell with a slice of bacon, securing the ends with toothpicks if necessary.
- Place the bacon-wrapped shells on the smoker rack.
- Smoke for 1.5 to 2 hours, basting with BBQ sauce every 30 minutes, until the bacon is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the smoker and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can experiment with different types of cheese.
- Ensure the bacon is fully wrapped to prevent any leakage of the filling.
- Adjust the smoking time based on your smoker and desired doneness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shell
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg