Nov 25th 2024

Smoked Shotgun Shells

Prep Time

30 MIN

Cook Time

1 HR

Servings

4-6

Pellets

APPLE MASH

INGREDIENTS

10-12 Manicotti Shells
1/2 cup BBQ Sauce
10-12 slices bacon to wrap with
1 lb Ground Beef
1/2 Red Onion
1/2 cup Cream Cheese
Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp Onion Powder
Seasoning of Your Choice
Apple Mash Pellets
Smoked Shotgun Shells

Get ready to wow your taste buds with Smoked Shotgun Shells! These bacon-wrapped, cheese-topped treats are packed with flavor and cooked to perfection on your pellet grill. Filled with your favorite seasoned meat, these pasta shells turn into crispy, smoky bites after being slow-cooked with Cookinpellets.com Apple Mash Pellets. This easy smoker recipe is perfect for parties, tailgates, or just indulging your love of bold BBQ flavors. Try it today and enjoy the irresistible combination of creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and smoky flavor! Smoke On!

INSTRUCTIONS

Pre-Cook

  1. Fill the hopper of your pellet grill with your favorite CookinPellets.com pellet flavor. I like using the Apple Mash pellets for this one.
  2. Preheat the pellet grill to 200 degrees F
  3. Add all ingredients besides manicotti shells and bacon into a bowl and mix very well
  4. Stuff the Manicotti shells with your beef mixture
  5. Wrap the stuffed Manicotti shells in bacon and place in a greased foil pan
  6. Spread BBQ sauce on top of the Manicotti shells
  7. Top with a layer of cheese

Cook

  1. Smoke for 1 hour

Post-Cook

  1. Allow to cool slightly before enjoying. Smoke On!

COOKING TIPS

Apple Mash pellets are excellent for this dish and choosing your own seasoning allows you to control the flavor profile of the recipe. So feel free to take some liberties with the amount of cheese, type of cheese and the seasonings you use. Either way, our pellets will make this a go to favorite.

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