Smoked Shotgun Shells
Smoked Shotgun Shells are a tantalizing combination of crunchy pasta and a savory filling of meat, cheese, and spices, all wrapped in crispy bacon. These flavorful bites are perfect for any gathering—whether it’s a backyard barbecue or game night with friends. Easy to prepare and utterly delicious, they promise to impress your guests and leave them asking for more!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 (2 shells per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef (or pork/turkey)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 6 strips bacon
- BBQ sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or smoker to 225°F (107°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground meat, cream cheese, mozzarella, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt until well combined.
- Generously stuff each jumbo pasta shell with the meat mixture.
- Wrap each stuffed shell tightly with a strip of bacon; secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Place the wrapped shells on the grill and smoke for about 1 hour until the bacon is crispy.
- Let them rest for a few minutes before serving; drizzle with BBQ sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 smoked shotgun shells (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg