Description
Delicious smoked shotgun shells filled with cheese and sausage, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F.
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the ground sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, mix the cooked sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the cheese and sausage mixture.
- Place the stuffed shells on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops with barbecue sauce.
- Smoke the shells for about 30-40 minutes until heated through.
Notes
- You can use turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- Substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a lighter filling.
- Try different cheese blends for variety.
- Use a different sauce if you prefer, like marinara or ranch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffed shells
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: smoked shotgun shells, pasta shells, cheese stuffed shells