Description
Smoked Shotgun Shells are a game-changing appetizer that combines rich flavors of savory sausage, creamy cheese, and crispy bacon wrapped around manicotti pasta. This mouthwatering dish is perfect for any gathering, from parties to casual get-togethers, and is guaranteed to impress your guests. With easy-to-follow instructions, you can create these flavorful bites at home and customize them to suit your taste. Whether served whole or sliced into medallions, Smoked Shotgun Shells are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 4 oz Mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz Cream cheese
- 12 Manicotti shells
- 1 lb Bacon
- 1/2 cup Barbecue sauce
- 2 tsp Barbecue rub
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese. Shred mozzarella and combine sausage, cream cheese, mozzarella, and barbecue rub in a bowl.
- Fill manicotti shells with the meat mixture using a piping bag or spoon.
- Wrap each shell fully with bacon.
- Season with barbecue rub and refrigerate for at least four hours.
- Preheat your smoker to 250°F and smoke shells for one hour, turning halfway through.
- Increase the heat to 350°F for an additional fifteen minutes to crisp the bacon before brushing with barbecue sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoked shotgun shell (55g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg